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Geraldine Weiss

Geraldine Weiss

Partner

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. Most recently, she has focused on helping victims of sexual abuse achieve justice. She currently spearheads Juvenile Hall sexual abuses cases against many California Counties who allowed unspeakable abuse of minors in their custody. 

Dena is recognized by her peers as a top tier litigation attorney and has been selected as a California Super Lawyer. Most notable is her trial experience against Philip Morris, where she was a part of the two-attorney trial team achieving several billion-dollar verdicts.

ACTS LAW: VERDICTS & SETTLEMENTS

  • $120M Confidential Settlement – The plaintiffs of a community that was contaminated with benzene and other toxic chemicals.
  • $73M Settlement – Class action against the estate of now-defunct football league.
  • $53M Judgment – The decision mandates a restitution to the Trustee of the Alliance of American Football (AAF), in addition to a global forfeiture.
  • $31M Confidential Settlement – The plaintiffs of a community that was exposed to hexavalent chromium.
  • $10.5M Confidential Settlement – Plaintiff was shot at a hotel.
  • $8.5M Confidential Settlement – Our client’s home In Malibu burned down, and their insurance company denied their claim.
  • $8.2M Jury Verdict – The client suffered a traumatic brain injury after being hit by a passing vehicle while working as a food truck driver.
  • $7M Confidential Settlement – A construction defect action in Riverside County.
  • $5.9M Injury Verdict – A tree fell across our clients’ pool and house, causing significant property damage to their home.
  • $5.8M Avenue Asset Allocation – Defendant executed a promissory note, with a personal guaranty, and secured it by a deed of trust.

Dena received her education in England and obtained her undergraduate honors degree in Wales from the University of Cardiff. Upon moving to the States, she received her Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School. She is actively involved in the legal community having served as 2018 President for Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities and remains its enthusiastic Ambassadress, committed to charitable work. Dena also serves on the Board of Governors for Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) as well as on the Board of Governors for Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) where she serves on numerous committees. She was an elected government official for Los Angeles and served for several years as the President of the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC). As a fierce advocate for the public, Dena has frequently visited Sacramento to champion plaintiff’s causes. It is her determination to be a loud advocate and voice for those who do not have one that keeps Dena engaged and committed to making a difference in the lives of others. With over 30 years of litigation experience, Dena brings wisdom and tenacity to every case that she handles, with spectacular results.

Awards & Honors

  • Super Lawyers 2026

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Professional Membership

  • Consumer Attorneys of California
  • Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities
  • Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council, President

Education

  • Juris Doctorate: Whittier Law School
  • Bachelor of Arts: University of Cardiff in Wales

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