Michelle Harris Iarusso

Attorney

Michelle Harris Iarusso is a trial attorney with ACTS Law who has been first or second chair in numerous trials and arbitrations. Her practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury, employment discrimination and employment-related issues, as well as  business litigation.

Recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, Michelle has more than ten years of experience litigating and trying a variety of complex cases. She’s obtained great results for her clients because of her in-depth knowledge of the law, contracts and litigation strategy, tenacious spirit and her genuine care for her clients.

A graduate of UCLA School of Law, where she also clerked for the Los Angeles Public Defender’s office, she later served as a Fellow with the American Board of Trial Advocates with several law firms and as a Superior Court judge.

Michelle is the mother of two girls for whom she works to make the world a better and more fair place.  

Allyson Ostrowski

Attorney

Allyson Ostrowski spent almost 15 years as a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney before switching to civil practice and focusing on catastrophic personal injury cases. With a 98% success rate in the nearly 60 cases she tried, Allyson set herself apart in the courtroom by obtaining justice for victims of crime.

Allyson was widely regarded as one of the top trial advocates in the DA’s Office, where she was assigned to complex litigation units. This includes the elite Hardcore Gang Division, where she prosecuted gang-related homicides, and the Victim Impact Program, where she focused on sexual assaults of minors and adults, as well as domestic violence. 

In her civil practice, she remains committed to helping people who have been injured through no fault of their own.  As a fierce advocate, Allyson truly enjoys getting to know her clients. She leaves no stone unturned when it comes to investigating their cases, learning about their pain, and fighting to secure them justice.   

She attended Boston College, where she earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees (Communications and Sociology) and graduated cum laude, both as a Scholar of the College and as a member of the Order of the Cross and Crown.  After college, Allyson returned to her hometown of Los Angeles to attend Pepperdine School of Law where she graduated cum laude and as a member of the Order of the Barristers. In law school, she won several trial advocacy tournaments including “best advocate” in the National Institute of Trial Advocacy Tournament of Champions. 

Allyson is admitted to practice law in California’s State and Federal Courts as well as the United States Supreme Court. She is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) and Justice HQ.  

Lloyd Buckley

Attorney

Lloyd Buckley is an attorney with Abir Cohen Treyzon Salo, LLP. His practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, product liability, premises liability, slip and falls, wrongful death and survivor actions. In 2022, Lloyd was named a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers and in 2021, Lloyd graduated from Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles’ Plaintiff Trial Academy.

Born and raised in New Jersey, he attended Indiana University where he earned his B.A. in political science.  Afterwards, Lloyd attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, where he currently resides with his wife and son. During law school, he worked as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Gregory W. Alarcon at the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Following law school, Lloyd volunteered with the Center for Juvenile Law & Policy (CJLP) at Loyola.  The CJLP brings public service, education, and advocacy together to improve the quality of legal services provided to indigent children in the California juvenile delinquency system.  He saw first-hand the difficulties at-risk youth have against powerful institutions like the government.  Following his experiences at CJLP, Lloyd moved into private practice where his desire to champion for individual rights has translated to advocating for victims harmed by the misconduct of others. He is a natural competitor and takes great pleasure working with clients to ensure they get maximum compensation for their injuries.

In his free time, in addition to being a competitive speed chess player, Lloyd loves getting outside to play basketball, baseball, or hike the great trails throughout southern California with his family and friends.

Scott E. McClain

Attorney

Scott McClain received his commission as a U.S. Naval Officer through the Naval ROTC program. He served as a Surface Warfare Officer on the USS Samuel Eliot Morison (FFG-13) and USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), and deployed to the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Southern Watch. After leaving the Navy, he was a Plant Superintendent for a nationwide printing company, and also worked for a nationwide transportation company.

Mr. McClain attended California Western School of Law and has been practicing since 2009. Before joining ACTS Law, he was an associate at a statewide probate and estate litigation firm, where he represented clients in both civil and probate courts across the state. He also has experience in medical malpractice defense, personal injury, employment law, and general civil litigation.

Scott is a native of San Diego and graduated from University of San Diego High School, where he lettered in football, track, and badminton. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching the Padres, cooking, going to concerts, and traveling.

Evan Koncan

Attorney

Evan Koncan is an associate attorney at Abir Cohen Treyzon Salo, LLP where he focuses his practice on catastrophic personal injury and product defect cases on behalf of individuals throughout the country. From a young age, Evan knew he wanted to be an attorney representing consumers who have been wronged by large corporations and insurance companies. 

Evan joined Abir Cohen Treyzon Salo, LLP in 2018 as a law clerk, while studying law under a supervising attorney through the State Bar of California’s Law Office Study Program. Evan is a member of the State Bar of California and is also an active member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) and American Association of Justice (AAJ).

In his free time, Evan enjoys exploring new eateries throughout Los Angeles and attending concerts and sporting events.