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Law Offices of Girardi Keese

25aug10:30 amSale TypeOnline Only AuctionBy Order of the US Bankruptcy CourtLaw Offices of Girardi KeeseGeography:Los Angeles, CA

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Girardi Keese - Firm Overview

Known for its famous case against PG&E, as featured in the film Erin Brockovich, the high profile law firm of Girardi Keese filed for bankruptcy in December of 2020.  The firm’s assets will be sold to help pay off creditors, including those who have filed claims of fraud against them.  The auction will feature the firm’s office furniture, business machinery and equipment, as well as furnishings and decorations comprised of art, oriental rugs, sports memorabilia, wine, music memorabilia, statues, vintage law (and other) books, a vintage piano, a Cadillac DTS and much more.  The following is a partial listing of items in the sale:

ART & COLLECTIBLES
Art: Marc Chagall Limited Edition; Safari prints by Kay Kochenderfer; Other contemporary and traditional pieces;
Autographed Beach Boys Pet Sounds Album Cover
Guitars: Fender Stratocaster (Unknown Autograph); Warwick Corvette Bass Guitar, More
1960 Signed Photo – Supreme Court Justices
Antique Books: State-Tryals and Proceedings 1719; Complete Works of Robert Frost;  Others
Sports Memorabilia: Sandy Koufax Signed/Numbered Print; NY Yankees Bleacher Seat; Notre Dame Heisman signed Football, More
Signed Photo: Bob Hope, Ronald Reagan, John Wayne, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra
Jonathan Adler Giant Acrylic Hippo; Gulfstream G-IV Desktop Model; Amethyst Geodes, More
Signed Erin Brockovich Movie Poster
Vintage Hermes 3000 Typewriter
Early 1900’s Cauldon Gold Flake China Set
Blind Justice Bronze Statue (floor standing)
Antique Late 1800’s Upright Piano – John Broadwood & Sons (London)
Much More…

OFFICE FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS
Executive ‘U’ Shaped Desks
Conference Room Furniture
High Back Executive Chairs & Mid Back Ergonomic Chairs
Wood & Metal Lateral File Cabinets
Reception Furniture
Bookcases & Wall Cabinets
Modular Office Stations
Oriental Rugs
Decorative Lamps
Sofas & Guest Chairs
Potted Plants & Trees
& More…

COMPUTERS & BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
Dell Personal Computer Systems
HP B&W and Color Laser Printers
Telecom Equipment & VOIP Phone Handsets
Postage Machine, Shredders, Binders 
More…

WINE & CHAMPAGNE (Must show ID and be 21 or older to purchase)
Over 100 Bottles of Wine & Champagne, including:
Magnums: BV Georges De Latour Private Reserve Cabernet 1986; Silver Oak Cabernet 2010
2 Bottles: Heitz Cellars Bella Oaks Cabernet 1996
Hundred Acre Ark Vineyard Cabernet
Harlan Estate The Maiden, 1997
Sea Smoke Ten Pinot Noir, 2009
Bond Melbury Napa Red Wine, 2002
Magnum: Bollinger Grande Annee Champagne, 1992
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin La Grande Dame Brut, 1996
Dom Perignon Creator Edition ‘Metamorphosis’ by Iris Van Herpen Brut, 2004
Many Others…

OTHER
2011 Black Cadillac DTS
Air Compressor
Law Books
Rolling Book/File Carts
Combination Safe
& Much More!!!

The auction will take place online on August 25.  Check back soon for more details…

IMPORTANT:  Shipping is NOT offered for this sale.  Buyers must pickup items themselves or contact a third party shipper to pickup and deliver (we offer a few suggestions of unaffiliated, third party service providers below). Buyers of wine MUST pickup in person and have an ID showing minimum age of 21 that matches the buyer’s auction registration information. Please read the complete Terms & Conditions below to prepare for the sale.

Questions about the sale, call toll free: 1-888-345-SOLD, extension 110

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Sale Date(s) & Time(s)

Catalog Posted: Thursday, August 12
Bidding Opens: Friday, August 13
Bidding Closes: Wednesday, August 25 starting at 10:30am PDT
(Items will close sequentially at a rate of 2 items per minute)
Removal Period: Friday, August 27 thru Monday, August 30 from 9am to 4pm by Appointment Only.

 

Preview Date(s) & Time(s)

No In-Person Preview will be Offered for this Sale

Location(s) / Button

Removal Site(s) 1126 & 1138 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
Please Note: Buyers are Responsible for Item Pickup and Removal

Important Information

Please click on each section (>)  below for important sale information:

 

Terms of Sale - Highlights

The following highlights key sale terms and identifies sale specific terms. These, along with our General Terms & Conditions of Sale comprise the Complete Terms of Sale. To confirm your responsibilities as a buyer, please review the items below and view or download the General Terms & Conditions of Sale.

 

  • INSPECTION: No in-person inspection will be offered for this sale;
  • DEPOSITS: We reserve the right to authorize your credit card for $500 as an initial Auction Registration deposit and  to increase the deposit to equal 25% of your total high bids. This authorization will place a 3-7 day hold on these funds with your credit card company, but will not be charged unless purchases are made.  Bidders intending to spend in excess of $10,000 or International Bidders must make arrangements to provide a cash form of deposit (i.e. Wire Transfer or Cashiers’ Check) prior to the Sale to avoid bidding interruption;
  • PAYMENT DEADLINE: All payments are due by upon receipt of Invoice and no later than 5:00 pm on the day following the auction;
  • PAYMENT FORMS: Credit cards on file will be charged upon the completion of the sale. You may pay by cashier’s check or wire transfer by notifying us prior to the close of auction, AND submitting payment by the Payment Deadline (see Payments Section below for more details); Balances over $10,000 must be paid by wire transfer or cashiers check.
  • BUYER’S PREMIUM: An 18% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the price of each item. 
  • SALES TAX: 9.5% sales tax will be assessed on the purchase price plus buyers’ premium, unless you provide evidence of sales tax exemption.  See General Terms & Conditions of Sale for more details.
  • REMOVAL: Buyers are responsible to make arrangements for items to be removed during posted times.  All removal is by APPOINTMENT ONLY.  Paid Buyers can schedule appointments by emailing three preferred time slots to [email protected] or calling 805-496-8087, ext. 110.  Buyers arriving without an appointment will be accommodated on an ‘as available’ basis.  For assistance with shipping or rigging, please see our list of unaffiliated, 3rd party shippers.  Buyers must bring all materials, carts and manpower necessary to remove their purchases from where the items sit; we do not offer any loading or shipping services.  This includes any disconnections, dismantling and rigging, which – if needed – must be performed by licensed and insured contractors.  Please see General Terms for more details regarding buyer removal.
  • REMOVAL TIMES:
    • We will NOT be open on the day of or day following the auction.
    • We will schedule appointments on the following days and times:
      • Friday, August 27 thru Monday, August 30, from 9am to 4pm
      • Please note that we will close the doors by 5pm each day
  • WINE:
    • The party registering for the sale MUST be at least 21 years old to bid and purchase alcohol;
    • We will ask for ID at the time of pickup; The ID of the person picking up the wine must match the registered buyer’s information.
  • REPRESENTATIONS: Due to the nature of the sale neither ThreeSixty nor the Seller are able to make ANY representations regarding the items being sold.  All Items are sold ‘As-Is, Where-Is’, With all faults and without recourse. All Sales are Final.  We attempt to provide helpful information, where available, but do not guarantee descriptions or conditions for ANY items.  This includes, but is not limited to the provenance of art and historical items, the authenticity of art and memorabilia, the drinkability of wine or champagne or the operating condition of any equipment or vehicles.  Buyer assumes ALL RISKS; Please bid accordingly.  
  • See the General Terms & Conditions of Sale for complete buyer obligations.
Payments
  • Following the auction, your credit card on file will be charged for the balance of your purchases, including sales tax, unless you have notified us by email prior to the sale closing of your intent to pay with a cash form of payment and/or of your sales tax exemption.
  • Buyers whose credit cards are successfully charged will receive a paid invoice by email following the auction.
  • Buyers with a balance due after the auction, will receive a balance due invoice following the auction, due immediately;
  • Buyers electing to pay by wire transfer must contact our office for wire transfer instructions at 805-496-8087, ext. 110.
  • Buyers paying by cashiers’ check can make the cashiers check payable to “ThreeSixty Asset Advisors” and send by overnight mail to 3075 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village, CA 91362.
  • Payments are not accepted at the Auction Site;
  • Balances in excess of $10,000 must be settled by wire transfer or cashiers check;
  • All balances due must be received by 5:00pm the day following the auction;
  • Sales tax exemption forms can be faxed to 720-704-5408 or emailed to [email protected]

Item Pickup

Pickup Scheduling:  Buyers are responsible to make arrangements for items to be removed during posted times.  All removal is by APPOINTMENT ONLY.  Paid Buyers can schedule appointments by emailing three preferred time slots to [email protected] or calling 805-496-8087, ext. 110.  Buyers arriving without an appointment will be accommodated on an ‘as available’ basis.  Appointment can be scheduled during the following dates and times:

    • We will NOT be open on the day of or day following the auction.
    • We will schedule appointments on the following days and times:
      • Friday, August 27 thru Monday, August 30, from 9am to 4pm
      • Please note that we will close the doors by 5pm each day

 

For assistance with shipping or rigging, please see our list of unaffiliated, 3rd party shippers.  Buyers must bring all materials, carts and manpower necessary to remove their purchases from where the items sit; we do not offer any loading or shipping services.  This includes any disconnections, dismantling and rigging, which – if needed – must be performed by licensed and insured contractors.  Please see General Terms for more details regarding buyer removal.

 

3rd Party Shippers:  Below is a list of companies that can assist you with shipping. Please contact them directly for scheduling and pricing. These shipping company names are provided for your convenience and using one of these companies does not in any way alter your obligations for removal in accordance with the terms of sale. 3rd Party Shippers may NOT be used to pickup alcohol.

 

 

  • LARGER ITEMS / FREIGHT
  • Freight Logistics – Caren – Tel: 720.535.7921 – [email protected]
  • Nationwide Equipment Transportation – Eric Alton – Tel: 913.951.5484 – [email protected] 

 

Certificates of Insurance:  Buyers removing any items which require dismantling, rigging or their use of material handling equipment for proper removal, will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance naming ThreeSixty Asset Advisors as an additional insured.  See General Terms & Conditions of Sale for Insurance Requirements.  Certificates of Insurance may be brought onsite, faxed to 720-704-5408 or emailed to [email protected].

Contact Information

General Info: 1-888-345-SOLD
Payments: 1-805-496-8087, option 3
Pickup: 1-805-496-8087, option 3
Fax: 1-720-704-5408
Support Email:  [email protected]