Zachary Roy Ugale Rayo

Zachary Roy Ugale Rayo

also known as Zachary R. Rayo

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 29 years

Litigation Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Trusts, Estate Planning ... +2 more

3400 Bradshaw Road,, Suite A-4B, Sacramento, CA

About Zachary

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 25%

5 years

25%
Trusts 25%

5 years

25%
Probate 20%

5 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Hawaii for 29 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Sacramento Downtown

3400 Bradshaw Road,, Suite A-4B, Sacramento, CA, 95827

Concord

Salvio Pacheco Sq. at Todos Santos Plaza, 2151 Salvio St., Suite 399, Concord, CA, 94520-2423

Pleasanton

4417 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA, 94566

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Zachary Roy Ugale Rayo's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marilyn | August 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Mr. Zachary Rayo, A TRUSTWORTHY LAWYER

We hired Mr. Rayo in preparing our Living Trust and we have to say that Mr. Rayo and his staff were extremely professional, took the time not only to meet with my husband and I, but to have a round table meeting with our two daughters and eldest Granddaughter. He was detailed, explained in layman's ...language so we fully understood what he was drafting and what we were signing, therefore, no surprises for all involved in our Trust!! He also has a great sense of humor and made us feel very comfortable during the entire process and we have again hired Mr. Rayo to represent us in another legal case we are having to go to Court to resolve. He certainly has earned our trust and we will continue to use him as he is a straight up guy and we are thankful that we have Mr. Rayo in our life:):)!!

Posted by Isiah | August 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Good service

Zachary performed my request in a very timely manner. He was thorough and very detailed oriented. He helped guide us through the process of creating a Trust with little drama. I was very pleased with his service.

Posted by John Hudson | November 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A friendly, competent Lawyer

Unfortunately, I tried to divorce my wife without using a lawyer. It did not take long for me to make a complete and utter mess of it. I finally came to my senses and hired Mr. Rayo, who very quickly straightened out the mess I had created. He and his associates filed all the necessary and correct fo...rms with the court and, soon thereafter, I was happily divorced.

Posted by Alexander | January 26, 2014 | Trusts

A Lawyer With Integrity

Mr. Rayo successfully represented me in a trust dispute. He is professional, has integrity, and knows his trade very well. I recommend him to anyone seeking the legal counsel of his specialty.

Posted by elvy | February 01, 2011 | Elder Law

Pusong Filipino ka talaga. "Heart of a Filipino".

I have never met an Attorney who is as honest , sincere, kind and dependable like Atty.Zachary Roy Ugale Rayo. Thank you for all your helps and for your sincerity. With your honesty and excellent service I am able to sleep good. Please continue the good work specially for helping the elderly and... Filipino people. God bless you.

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

1996

Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. Law Student Award, 1996, University of Hawaii School of Law

1996

CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Sales Law (UCC-2), University of Hawaii School of Law

1995

CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Intellectual Property Law, University of Hawaii School of Law

1993

Recognition for Outstanding Scholarship in Soc. Sci., Pi Gamma Mu Intl Honor Society in Social Sciences

1993

Magna Cum Laude and Valedictorian, University of the Philippines

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Zachary R. Rayo, J.D., LL.M.

2007 - 2010

Associate, The Preble Law Firm

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Rayo Law Office

2000 - 2003

In-House Counsel, Investment Firm

1997 - 2000

Foreign Attorney, Sycip Salazar Herndez Gatmatan

1997 - 1997

Judicial Clerk, Circuit Court, Hawaii

Associations

2010 - Present

Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

2010 - Present

Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California

Member

2010 - Present

California Center for Cooperative Development

Member

2007 - Present

United States Tax Court

Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2011 - 2012

Planned Giving Committee of the Regional Parks Foundation

Committee Member

2010 - 2013

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Malibu Media LLC v. John Does 1-59, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

The case against Doe defendant was dismissed without prejudice.

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Education

2005

University of Miami School of Law

LL.M. - Master of Laws in Estate Planning

1996

University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of the Philippines

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Presentation at Delta Diablo Sanitation District

Legal Issues for Older Relatives

Publications

2014

Matthew Bender Practice Guide: California Trust Litigation - Editorial Assistant (Summer Updates) Lexis-Nexis (Matthew Bender Practice Guide)

2013

Matthew Bender Practice Guide: California Trust Litigation - Editorial Assistant (Summer and Fall Updates) Lexis-Nexis (Matthew Bender Practice Guide)

2013

Matthew Bender California Forms of Pleading and Practice Chapter 560C: TRUSTS: ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT, AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS (rewrote chapter)

2013

Matthew Bender California Forms of Pleading and Practice Chapter 560J: TRUSTS: MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF TRUST (rewrote chapter)

2012

Editorial Assistant (2012 Update) LexisNexis (Matthew Bender & Co.), California Wills and Trusts (six-volume treatise)

2012

Editorial Assistant (2012 update) LexisNexis (Matthew Bender & Co.), California Trust Practice (one-volume treatise)

2012

Editorial Assistant (2012 Update) Matthew Bender Practice Guide: California Trust Litigation

2011

Editorial Assistant (2011 Update) LexisNexis (Matthew Bender & Co.), California Wills and Trusts (six-volume treatise)

2011

Editorial Assistant, 2011 Update LexisNexis (Matthew Bender & Co.), California Trust Practice (one-volume treatise)

2011

Matthew Bender Practice Guide: California Trust Litigation Filing or Opposing Petition for Modification, Reformation, or Termination of Trust Under Prob. Code §§ 15403, 15404, 15408 or 15409

2011

Matthew Bender Practice Guide: California Trust Litigation Filing or Opposing Petition Regarding Internal Affairs of Trust Under Prob. Code § 17200

Languages

Tagalog

English

Activity

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