“It’s expensive to be me / Looking this good don’t come for free.” —Erika Jayne, “XXpen$ive” Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Erika Girardi, more commonly known as Erika Jayne, is the latest example of just how powerful (and expensive) an involuntary bankruptcy proceeding can be. In December 2020, six petitioning creditors commenced involuntary chapter 7 proceedings under section 303 of the Bankruptcy Code against Tom Girardi, the attorney who had represented Erin Brockovich (yes, that Erin Brockovich) against Pacific Gas and Electric Company in the 90s, and his law firm, Girardi & Keese. These involuntary petitions came amid allegations that Mr. Girardi had embezzled millions of dollars from his clients and business partners.