Legal Background
Ms. Gervaís has an extensive background in a variety of legal matters, focusing mostly around civil litigation and real estate issues. While she prides herself on aggressive and assertive litigation, she counsels clients on preventative strategies to avoid litigation and early and cost-efficient ways to resolve disputes, including mediation and arbitration.
Representative Matters
Civil Litigation/Real Estate
- Instituted and defended legal actions for quiet title, slander of title, fraud, breach of contract, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, specific performance, declaratory relief and injunctive relief on behalf of property owners and business entities.
- Defended legal actions brought against real estate agents, brokers, mortgage companies/lenders.
- Sought and obtained temporary restraining orders and writs of attachment on behalf of unsecured creditors.
- Resolved landlord/tenant disputes.
- Attended arbitrations and mediations to resolve a variety of real estate related matters.
Homeowners Associations
Legal counsel for numerous homeowners associations in San Diego and Riverside counties, assisting with:
- Interpretation and amendment of the association's governing documents.
- Resolution of association/owner disputes for violations of the association's governing documents.
- Attendance at Board meetings and membership meetings.
- Collection for non-payment of dues.
Seminars/Educational
- Ms. Gervaís offers seminars to real estate agents and brokers, outlining proper procedures and ways to avoid litigation.
Education
In 1998, Ms. Gervaís received her Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University, graduating cum laude, with distinction in Criminal Justice Administration. In 2001, she earned her Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law, graduating in the top 25% of her class.
Personal
Originally from Washington State, Ms. Gervaís has now called San Diego her home since 1990. She enjoys spending time with her husband, a local high school teacher and baseball coach and their teenage son.
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