ACTS LAW’s attorneys have been recognized by legal publications, peer organizations, and even large mainstream media outlets for their work on behalf of clients. With more than $1 billion obtained for clients, the firm’s reputation continues to grow as one of the top trial firms in the nation.
Education
- New York University Law School – LL.M. – Taxation- 1999
- New York University Law School – LL.M. – International Law- 1995
- Whittier Law School – J.D. – 1994
- University of Southern California – Bachelor of Science – Finance – 1989
Danny Abir
Danny Abir is the Managing Partner of ACTS LAW, one of the largest plaintiffs only litigation practices in California. After co-founding the firm in 2016, Danny has played a pivotal role in its remarkable growth. Under his leadership, ACTS LAW has expanded to comprise of a firm of over 100 dedicated lawyers and staff, and has achieved an impressive record of over $1 billion in recoveries for clients. Danny Abir is actively involved in all key aspects of the firm. He interacts personally with every attorney and staff member, reflecting his dedication to creating a unique culture within ACTS LAW—a culture centered around fighting for justice and relentlessly serving clients’ needs.
Mr. Abir’s awards include:
- LA Times Consumer Attorneys of Southern California
- Best Lawyers in America
- Super Lawyers
- LA Business Journal Valley 200
- LA Business Journal Leaders of Influence
Education
- Kensington University, College of Law
- J.D. – 1999
- California State University, Northridge
- Psychology – 1992
Alexander Cohen
Alexander Cohen is a founding partner of ACTS LAW, LLP, where he represents individuals, business and commercial property owners in residential and commercial property damage losses throughout the United States. He properly navigates the claims and recovers insurance benefits for his clients, particularly when claims have been underpaid or denied.
Mr. Cohen’s awards include:
- Super Lawyers
- Daily Journal Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California
Education
- University of La Verne School of Law
- J.D. – 1997
Boris Treyzon
Boris Treyzon is one of the founding partners of ACTS LAW and serves as the firm’s lead trial attorney. He is widely recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in the nation, as he regularly obtains significant verdicts and settlements in some of the most complex cases ranging from catastrophic personal injury to business litigation to product liability.
Mr. Treyzon’s awards include:
- CAALA Trial Lawyer of the Year
- LA Times Consumer Attorneys of Southern California
- Daily Journal Top 100 Attorneys in California
- Best Lawyers in America
- Super Lawyers
Education
- Loyola Law School – Juris Doctor
- California State University, Northridge – B.S. – Sociology
Renata Salo
Renata Salo maintains a key role in the firm’s success as a founding partner. She is responsible for strategic litigation planning and work-product quality, as well as serving the important role as the backbone to the firm’s trial team. Her focus is on catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, dangerous conditions, government liability, and first-party insurance bad faith. Prior to forming ACTS LAW, she was a partner with Treyzon & Associates after honing her skills as a defense lawyer with Marrone, Robinson, Frederick & Foster.
Ms. Salo’s awards include:
- Best Lawyers in America
Education
- Juris Doctorate: Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California
- Bachelor of Arts: California State University, Los Angeles, California
- Associates Degree: Don Bosco Technical Institute
Bruce Brusavich
Bruce Brusavich has represented thousands of individuals and businesses in a variety of areas, including personal injury, insurance bad faith, business litigation, elder abuse, professional malpractice, product liability and wrongful death.
Mr. Brusavich’s awards include:
- CAALA Trial Lawyer of the Year
- Consumer Watchdog Lifetime Achievement Award
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles – Hall of Fame
- Best Lawyers in America
- Super Lawyers
Education
- University of California, Davis – School of Law
- Juris Doctor – 1990
- California State University, Northridge
- B.A. History – 1987
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Terry Bailey
Growing up in a family that worked in the construction industry, Terry Bailey spent much of his early years in and around construction sites, then worked in the business as a teenager and into his adulthood. It was at those building sites where Terry learned the family mottos and built his work ethic: Be early. Work hard. Do the right thing.
Mr. Bailey’s awards include:
- Top Construction Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
Education
- Juris Doctorate: Whittier Law School
- Bachelor of Arts: University of Cardiff in Wales
Geraldine Weiss
Geraldine “Dena” Weiss is a Partner at ACTS LAW. Dena’s specialty is litigating serious and catastrophic injury cases. She has spent three decades as a trial lawyer, achieving many seven and eight-figure verdicts as well as settlements. Dena has been involved in multiple record-breaking verdicts ranging in the topics from civil rights violations, sexual abuse cases, premises liability cases, wrongful death cases, and product liability cases.
Ms. Weiss’ awards include:
- Daily Journal Top Women Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
Education
- Temple University School of Law
– J.D. 1996 - University of Pennsylvania (1993)
Derek T. Braslow
With over 25 years of complex litigation experience, Derek has spent his career seeking justice on behalf of individuals and families who have been taken advantage of by the greed and intentional conduct of large corporations and injured by defective products, dangerous pharmaceutical drugs, and medical devices. He currently focuses his practice on representing survivors of sexual abuse against religious and other institutions that allowed it to take place.
Mr. Braslow’s awards include:
- Super Lawyers
Education
Education
- California Western School of Law, San Diego, California, J.D., cum laude
- University of California, Santa Barbara, California, B.A., Double Major in Philosophy and English Literature, High Honors
Kevin Pollack
Kevin manages the firm’s insurance bad faith litigation practice. He exclusively represents insurance policyholders in both residential and commercial insurance claims against insurers and insurance agents/brokers. His practice also overlaps with the firm’s wildfire practice group, where he helps pursue those responsible for playing a role in causing ’ fire victims’ harms and losses.
Mr. Pollack’s awards include:
- Best Lawyers in America
Education
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California
- J.D. – 2014
- University of California, Los Angeles
- B.A. – 2011
- Major: History
Joseph R. Finnerty
Joseph Finnerty’s practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury, toxic tort, wrongful death and civil rights. Mr. Finnerty has successfully represented clients against individuals, government entities and multi-billion-dollar companies. His practice is motivated by his desire to serve the community and protect consumers against injustice. Mr. Finnerty was named a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” each consecutive year since 2019.
Mr. Finnerty’s awards include:
- Super Lawyers
Education
- Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston Salem, North Carolina (1988)
- University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia (1985)
John F. Ramey
John F. Ramey is an Attorney at ACTS LAW. His practice includes representing clients in the areas of construction defects, personal injury, and business litigation. A member of the American Board of Trial Advocates with extensive trial experience, Mr. Ramey has tried over fifty cases in state and federal courts over his more than 35 years of practice.
Mr. Ramey’s awards include:
- Best Lawyers in America
- Super Lawyers
Education
- Harvard Law School
- J.D., Cum Laude Executive Editor, Harvard Women’s Law Journal; Harvard Negotiation Project
- Occidental College
- A.B. in Political Science, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Jill Thompson
Education
- Western State University, College of Law
– Juris Doctor - University of California, Los Angeles
– Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Eduardo J. Ascencio
Education
- Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, California
- Juris Doctorate – 05/2000
- Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan
- B.S., Bachelor of Science – 12/1995
- Major: Political Science
- Minor: Sociology
Christa Ramey
Christa Ramey is an experienced trial attorney who has exclusively represented plaintiffs throughout her career. Ms. Ramey represents claims involving children who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to sexual abuse or school negligence.
Ms. Ramey’s awards include:
- Daily Journal Top 100 Attorneys in California
- Daily Journal Top Women Lawyers in California
- Best Lawyers in America
- Super Lawyers
Education
- University of California, Davis School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2002
- University of California, Berkeley, B.A. in Rhetoric, 1997
