About Us at Trust Law Legacy Group
Of Counsel Litigation Attorney
Dr. Rey Gervacio has been a licensed California attorney (Bar #176812) since 1995. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.
He obtained his S.J.D. (Doctor of Juridical Science degree equivalent to the Ph.D. in Law) and two LL.M degrees (Masters in Tax Law and Masters in International Legal Studies) from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. He received his J.D. (Law Degree) from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego.
In addition to his domestic trust and estates practice in the United States, Dr. Gervacio has also helped many individuals from various parts of the US with their Philippine inheritance matters over the past several years.
H. Rey Gervacio, Ph.D.
Founding Attorney
Of Counsel Litigation Attorney
Atty. Gerald Smith has been a licensed California Attorney (Bar #171280) since 1994. He obtained his J.D. (Law Degree) from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego.
He is an experienced criminal and civil trial attorney and handles all litigation matters for the law firm related to Trust and Estates, Probate, and Civil cases. Attorney Smith is also licensed to practice law in the Central, Eastern, and Southern California Districts of the Federal Courts.
In addition to being an experienced trial attorney, Mr. Smith had used his skills volunteering for over 5 years, coaching High School Mock Trial teams in San Diego County.
Gerald Smith, Esq.
Litigator
Administrative Assistant
Miss Cheenee Guino is a graduate of Mariano Marcos State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Technical Teacher Education, majoring in Electronics Technology. She successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers and holds two National Certificates in Technology. Further expanding her qualifications, she has also earned certifications in Xero and QuickBooks, enhancing her skills in digital accounting and business solutions.
Cheenee Guino
Administrative Assistant
Client Specialist
Ms. Shiela Marie graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with units of Reading Specialization from Philippine Normal University (PNU) – Manila Campus. An active student leader, she was a member of the PNU Reading Society from 2019 to 2022 and served as its President from 2020 to 2021. In 2023, she successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LPT) and is also a Licensed Financial Advisor (LFA).
Sheila Marie
Client Specialist
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Reilani Gervacio holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley. She has been a California Notary Public since 2022 (Commission #2368768) and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Johns Hopkins University. Reilani combines her academic foundation in sociology with her growing expertise in business to provide thoughtful, detail-oriented support in notarial services and beyond.
Reilani Gervacio
Legal Assistant
Receptionist
Ms. Casandra Perez brings over five years of experience in customer service and sales, consistently demonstrating a talent for building relationships and delivering results. Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, data entry, bookkeeping, and front desk operations, she blends technical expertise with strong organizational abilities. Casandra is recognized for her attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and skill in managing multiple responsibilities—providing exceptional service and support across diverse professional environments. Additionally, she is fluent in Spanish and adept at providing translation services, ensuring effective communication in bilingual settings.
Casandra Perez
Receptionist