Biografía

Terry Bailey

Terry Bailey

Socio

Al crecer en una familia dedicada al sector de la construcción, Terry Bailey pasó gran parte de sus primeros años en obras y alrededores de proyectos de construcción. Más adelante, comenzó a trabajar en el negocio familiar durante su adolescencia y continuó haciéndolo en su vida adulta.
Fue en esas obras donde Terry aprendió los lemas de su familia y forjó su ética de trabajo:
Llega temprano. Trabaja duro. Haz lo correcto.

Gracias a sus antecedentes, Terry comprende de primera mano las exigencias del trabajo en la construcción, así como la importancia de la precisión y la atención al detalle en este sector. También entiende que las necesidades de las personas deben estar por encima de cualquier plan de negocios o margen de ganancias.
Aunque pasó muchos veranos de su adolescencia trabajando en obras de construcción, el padre de Terry siempre lo animó a buscar un camino profesional diferente. Siguiendo ese consejo, Terry decidió asistir a la universidad después de terminar la preparatoria, en lugar de incorporarse directamente al trabajo en la construcción.
En la Universidad de California en Santa Bárbara, Terry comenzó estudiando Economía. Sin embargo, pronto se dio cuenta de que la universidad no era el camino que quería seguir en ese momento. Posteriormente se afilió a la AFL-CIO para obtener su afiliación sindical y comenzó a trabajar para su padre como obrero de la construcción.
Además, emprendió su propio negocio: una empresa de diseño y construcción de jardines. El paisajismo sigue siendo una de las grandes pasiones de Terry, y hasta el día de hoy dedica gran parte de su tiempo libre a trabajar en el jardín de su familia

Durante un tiempo, Terry estudió diseño paisajístico en el Instituto Politécnico de California. Acabó abandonando ese camino por una atracción aún mayor: cumplir su sueño infantil de ser abogado. Lector voraz desde la infancia, a Terry le encantaba aprender sobre el presidente Abraham Lincoln, que dominaba los discursos y los debates y logró la justicia social a través de una larga carrera en derecho antes de convertirse en político. Terry luchó con un impedimento del habla durante toda su infancia y los dibujos de Lincoln como persona que se esforzaba por corregir los errores y lo hacía utilizando sus dotes de gran escritor y orador, inspiraron a Terry de niño a convertirse en abogado, igual que Lincoln. Decidió que había llegado el momento de hacer realidad ese sueño.

"Lo mejor para mí ha sido que la gente puede reparar sus casas si hago bien mi trabajo".

Terry Bailey

Socio

En la Universidad Estatal de California, Northridge, Terry estudió historia como estudiante universitario y luego asistió a la Universidad de California Davis, Facultad de Derecho King Hall, para obtener su Juris Doctor. Poco después de aprobar el examen del colegio de abogados de California, Terry comenzó su carrera jurídica trabajando para un bufete de abogados del condado de Ventura. Al principio le pidieron que compartiera parte de su experiencia en la construcción para opinar sobre un caso de daños a la propiedad que estaba llevando otro abogado, y la luz se encendió: La combinación de muchos años de experiencia en la construcción, así como en el diseño paisajístico, y el conocimiento de la ley, hicieron de él una persona idónea para especializarse en casos de construcción y daños materiales. De esa petición de un colega surgió una práctica muy centrada en los defectos de construcción y los casos de mala fe de las aseguradoras para propietarios de viviendas que buscan una indemnización por las reparaciones necesarias. Esta combinación especial de habilidades llevó finalmente a Terry a construir un exitoso bufete en solitario, que dirigió durante más de 12 años. Pero el papel de abogado es sólo uno de los trabajos de un profesional en solitario: además están la facturación y la contabilidad, el servicio al cliente y cualquier otra cosa que surja; y Terry echaba de menos trabajar con otros abogados. Decidió cerrar su bufete unipersonal y volver a trabajar para un bufete.

Tras haber conocido durante años al socio fundador de ACTS LAW, Boris Treyzon, a través de casos del sector de la construcción, Terry no tardó en reunirse con los demás fundadores del bufete: Danny Abir, Alex Cohen y Renata Salo. Rápidamente decidió que ACTS LAW sería el mejor bufete para él. «Hay un sentimiento de familia, de que todos formamos parte de un equipo, y aquí lo percibes enseguida», dijo Terry. «Considero que ésta es mi segunda familia. Aquí hay buen rollo y me impresionó de inmediato. Realmente creo que ACTS LAW es único. Enseguida pensé que éste es el lugar en el que quiero estar hasta mi jubilación». Los casos del sector de la construcción hacen que Terry pase gran parte del día fuera de la oficina, en condiciones en las que un traje no es apropiado. A Terry le encanta que su trabajo actual le permita estar bastante tiempo fuera de la oficina y le dé la oportunidad de aunar sus conocimientos y su interés por la construcción con su amor por el Derecho. Y aún mejor es que a menudo no necesita llevar traje.

Terry no sólo entiende la mecánica de la construcción y la ley, sino que también sabe lo que es, como propietario de una vivienda, tener que enfrentarse a un defecto de construcción. Él y su mujer mandaron construir una piscina en su patio trasero y descubrieron que se deslizaba lentamente colina abajo. Al llamar al contratista que instaló la piscina para que remediara el problema, Terry se disgustó al descubrir que el hombre quería cobrar una tarifa considerable por las reparaciones necesarias, en lugar de limitarse a arreglar un error peligroso. Peor aún, el contratista sabía que Terry era abogado especializado en casos de defectos de construcción y pidió que le pagaran de todos modos. Este incidente hizo que Terry fuera aún más dolorosamente consciente de lo fácil que es para un constructor salirse con la suya por no seguir los procedimientos adecuados y arreglar los errores. Tanto a Terry como a su esposa les preocupaba la seguridad de la piscina, cuánto iba a costar repararla y si el contratista lo haría. Esto se convirtió en un factor de estrés diario para la pareja, hasta que se encontró una solución mediante una demanda contra el contratista.

Los propietarios de viviendas necesitan un defensor, preferiblemente uno que entienda las prácticas de construcción y cómo deben hacerse las cosas. Terry Bailey está especialmente capacitado para ser ese defensor. Esta combinación ganadora de experiencia ha ayudado a Terry a ganar sistemáticamente para los propietarios de viviendas, recuperando más de 100 millones de dólares para los demandantes en acciones por defectos de construcción, seguros de mala fe y otros daños a la propiedad.

Al preguntarle qué es lo que más le satisface de su carrera de abogado, Terry dijo que es saber que los propietarios a los que representa podrán arreglar su casa.

A lo largo de todo este viaje -desde los días en que trabajaba en la construcción hasta el interés por estudiar economía, luego diseño paisajístico y decidirse por la carrera de Derecho- ha habido una persona importante y constante en la vida de Terry. Terry lleva más de 36 años casado con su mejor amiga y agradece a su esposa su apoyo paciente y cariñoso mientras él iba descifrando su trayectoria profesional a lo largo de los 30 años que ha pasado desde entonces construyendo su carrera. Terry sigue actualizando sus conocimientos en ambos campos. Pertenece a la Asociación Nacional de Peritos de Seguros Públicos, es miembro de las secciones de Los Ángeles y Channel Island del Instituto de Asociaciones Comunitarias para mantenerse al día sobre las normas y prácticas de las asociaciones de propietarios; de la Asociación Americana para la Justicia, de los Abogados del Consumidor de California, de la Asociación de Abogados del Consumidor de Los Ángeles y del Colegio de Abogados del Condado de Los Ángeles.

Premios y distinciones

  • Súper Abogados: Cada año consecutivo desde 2019
  • Miembro de la Sociedad Americana de Abogados de la Construcción

 

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I recently had the pleasure of working with ACTS Law following an auto accident, and I cannot express how grateful I am for their exceptional service. From...
All my gratitude to the incredibly hard working & dedicated people at Acts Law in Encino, California! Thank you especially to Mr. Evan Koncan, Mr. Heiner Guadarrama, & Ms. Adriana Bakalian for becoming a “power team” by working closely with all your clients through the process to create a favorable result! These people are not only incredibly persevering and diligent, they are all also the best communicators, quickly responsive to all inquiries, & committed to both their clients and Acts Law as an employer. These folks are also top tier professionals, who are fierce client advocates and this shows in the way they treat their clients, and also in how they care about their community! Every email & phone call from their clients is treated with respect and priority by each & every one of them. Also, they understand the stress of dealing with this circumstance on top of daily life stress, how it can affect their clients’ lives, and with that understanding they empathize and properly guide their clients, creating a more calming and level-headed approach to an already stressful situation.
Thank you again to Mr. Evan Koncan, Mr. Heiner Guadarrama, & Ms. Adriana Bakalian for all your incredible hard work, dedication, generous time, & especially kindness! Acts Law, please especially recognize these amazing people for the one-of-a-kind shining stars of advocacy that they truly are, & as the irreplaceable professionals that make Acts Law a pillar of the community and of their clients!
After experiencing the devastating fire, navigating the insurance claim seemed overwhelming. Fortunately, I had a very good experience with Farid Golshani...
Being an attorney myself I can tell you which firms are the real deal and which are not. ACTS law is an excellent firm with excellent attorneys. I want to signal out one attorney in particular - Allyson Ostrowski. Of all the attorneys I have met in my career she is easily one of the most intelligent, dedicated, and hard working. She is an exceptionally strong advocate and consistently achieves outstanding results for all of her clients - can't recommend her and ACTS law enough.
Our ACTS Law, Encino experience was definitely great and exceeded our expectations, being this was our first time seeking consultation on a possible malpractice case. The attorneys and staff were very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and sensitive to our situation. From the first contact all the way through the process they made us feel comfortable in the way they were handling our case. We really appreciated how they were in constant communication with us never leaving us to wonder if they were working on our case. We were very pleased with the outcome and would definitely recommend to family, friends and anyone in need of knowledgeable, professional attorneys. Thanks Attorney Ed, Bruce and your clerks Art and Brandon.
We had a nightmare with our homeowners insurance after severe wind damage and water intrusion wrecked our home. For six long months, we fought tooth and...
Ms Tia Kavanagh have been very helpful and transparent with me dealing with my case by following up with my phone calls and voicemails. She deserves the recognition and I highly recommend others to pursue her for anything… Thanks!
Tia Kavanagh, Paralegal
This Law Firm is by far the best. This paralegal specifically is the kindest person I have ever met. They answered each question thoroughly and precisely. They treated me with respect and dignity. They took time to explain my case and breakdown everything I did not understand. I wish Google review had more stars because it’s only appropriate to give this person double the amount. Please please take into consideration to ensure they receive a standing ovation tomorrow at work when everyone walks in. Tia Kavanagh is a blessing and ACTS is lucky to have Tia. Sincerely Michael Anthony Altamirano. 1-14-26 please consider a raise for this individual. Thank you
Alin Ghayvandian was not only a spectacular lawyer on my behalf, but a caring human being ( a rare quality in lawyers) who never made me wait for answers to any of my queries. I come from a family of lawyers. All of them could learn something from this lady. And by the way, the case was settledto my satisfaction. !
I recently had the pleasure after I was rear ended to work with Acts law and the firm took care of me from start to finish. I was introduced to acts law by referral to Manibog law who works with Acts law. Gilda helped me navigate through the whole process with ease as this was my first time in an accident and going through this process. She showed amazing professionalism and attention to detail she shows compassion and understanding always ensured if I had any questions she was always available and she sure went above and beyond and was an excellent point of contact. Gilda and the team was friendly and very knowledgeable especially when I had questions. Any appointments I had to go to she and the team made sure I was taken care of, The team always made me feel like they were family and I wasn’t just another case they took on. Once the final closing of my case was submitted I was very pleased and happy with the outcome. I will 100% refer acts law to anyone I come across as my expectations were exceeded. If you’re looking for a reputable law firm with compassion Acts law is a must, their excellent service provided was phenomenal.
I recently had the pleasure of working with ACTS Law following an auto accident, and I cannot express how grateful I am for their exceptional service. From...
All my gratitude to the incredibly hard working & dedicated people at Acts Law in Encino, California! Thank you especially to Mr. Evan Koncan, Mr. Heiner Guadarrama, & Ms. Adriana Bakalian for becoming a “power team” by working closely with all your clients through the process to create a favorable result! These people are not only incredibly persevering and diligent, they are all also the best communicators, quickly responsive to all inquiries, & committed to both their clients and Acts Law as an employer. These folks are also top tier professionals, who are fierce client advocates and this shows in the way they treat their clients, and also in how they care about their community! Every email & phone call from their clients is treated with respect and priority by each & every one of them. Also, they understand the stress of dealing with this circumstance on top of daily life stress, how it can affect their clients’ lives, and with that understanding they empathize and properly guide their clients, creating a more calming and level-headed approach to an already stressful situation.
Thank you again to Mr. Evan Koncan, Mr. Heiner Guadarrama, & Ms. Adriana Bakalian for all your incredible hard work, dedication, generous time, & especially kindness! Acts Law, please especially recognize these amazing people for the one-of-a-kind shining stars of advocacy that they truly are, & as the irreplaceable professionals that make Acts Law a pillar of the community and of their clients!
After experiencing the devastating fire, navigating the insurance claim seemed overwhelming. Fortunately, I had a very good experience with Farid Golshani...
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Afiliación profesional

  • Abogados del Consumidor de California (CAOC) – Miembro
  • Abogados de los Consumidores de Los Ángeles (CAALA) – Miembro
  • Asociación Americana para la Justicia (AAJ) – Miembro
  • Asociación de Abogados del Condado de Los Ángeles (LACBA) – Miembro
  • Asociación de Abogados del Consumidor de Los Ángeles (CAALA) – Miembro
  • Asociación Nacional de Peritos de Seguros Públicos – Miembro
  • Instituto de Asociaciones Comunitarias
    • Sección de Los Ángeles – Miembro
    • Sección de las Islas del Canal – Miembro

Educación

  • Universidad de California, Davis – Facultad de Derecho
    • Doctor en Derecho – 1990
  • Universidad Estatal de California, Northridge
    • Licenciatura en Historia – 1987
    • Honores: Magna Cum Laude

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