A Little History of the Founder of Up With People Legal
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More about our Founder, Theresa:
I open up to you with some my life's history. Here's a little history about me:
First I begin with the beautiful people that raised me, Grandma & Grandpa:
...and then there was music (This photo is of Grandma & Grandpa somewhere between 1940's to 1950's) At the age of 9, she heard this lovely singing...as I was then discovered by my 
Grandmother: there I was with an Opera Voice at age 9-Grandma hears me from her house next door. She get's on the phone to tell my Mom; as she was at her job in Emeryville, California. Grandma said, '"Barbara, listen to this! That's your Daughter!"' That night I had my first Opera Lesson with a woman so beautiful that no one person could ever match her beauty in song & music; her own Opera Voice was exceptional. She used to sing at the San Francisco Opera House. 
In this center photo, Left is Mom, Uncle Don, Grandma & Grandpa.
I've performed at many functions; singing at small gatherings, including large ceremonial-in church weddings, and wedding receptions as well. I've performed & recorded with Bill Fulton, a music genius who does lots of great music in the Southern California area today. I continued my music in instrumentation by learning the piano mostly on my own. My Mother taught me the "C"-Scale, and I taught myself the rest. "Practice Makes Perfect" - I tell my Students. In 1998 I began 'Tots-To-Teens Piano and Voice Instruction'.
The Visiting Kitty...is this a "Prince Pantha" or "Princess Pantha"?
...Oh yes, the "Visiting Kitty" - I took a break from teaching for a period of a few years; trying to have a family. That didn't go well, but I have a "Visiting Kitty" that for over four (4) years has been visiting and I've been feeding her/him. She's fluffy, and I don't care to know if she's a boy or a girl...I just call her "Princess Pantha". The interesting thing is she kept coming to the house within the past year with these collars on. So I thought someone else must love her as much as me. That's so sweet. So it seems I share a beautiful animal with a lovely neighbor. It takes a village sometimes, and I'm happy to be an "Adopted Kitty Mom". But I found out some interesting news....is Kitty a Prince or a Princess? Well in late 2017, I saw another collar around Princess Pantha's neck, and it had a phone number on it. So I called it and found out the kitty I once called "Princess" was actually a "Prince", hence the name change of now Prince Pantha. Oh, and his real name is "Kenny", and he's lived two (2) doors down for those four (4) years. Well, I guess I'll be the kitty's other Mom. And he has a brother! Yup, I thought I was seeing something one day, and there was now 2-kitties - cute.
Mom
I'm then her Caregiver in
2016-2017...
This is Mom and Me on April 30, 2016. Mom drove us to Walmart - she loved driving her Cadillac's! We were giggling as we walked into the store...while we were on our way, I took a video of Mom driving us; just learning how to use my video feature on my phone. We were having fun, as always.
Then in 2017, my Mom got real sick. In June of 2016 she began having little signs she was changing; her body was in decline; gradually Mom was 'Eldering', but too fast for some reason. 'Eldering' is my new word. I was her Caregiver - that was her choice. She was in the hospital a few times. One of the times was on May 2, 2017, that was the day I recorded the piano music for her at Kaiser Walnut Creek. They have a beautiful grand piano in the foyer and the sound is incredible. I took the recording back to Mom's room and played it for her. She was so happy I did that for her.
On May 10, 2017, Mom lost her life. Rest in Peace, Mom, I love you. 
I was 19 in this photo. It's Mom & Me at a wedding in 1982.
At age 19, I went to school to become a Certified Medical Assistant. I thank my Grandpa for getting me into medical training; it gave me the knowledge to know what to do and how to save a life. As Grandpa saw my love for medicine-I used to take care of splinters, cuts, and more with Grandpa, so he sent me to "Medical Training School" and I became a Certified Medical Assistant.
This photo of me was taken at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in 1985. I just love it there!
My beautiful Mother, Barbara 'Barbie'
This is Mom when she was just a little one...pushing her 'Baby-Buggy' in the garden. What a cutie-pie Mom was!
...Grandma & Grandpa (I was raised with my 2 brothers by my Grandparents) And a little more history about me: I never stop learning; Grandma and Grandpa always had some wonderful books in their house. And Grandpa bought us kids the "Encyclopedia Britannica" which was a world of knowledge to learn: that was our "Internet" back then. Grandma for many years, would subscribe to "Readers Digest" and made some wonderful choices over the years. Of course, one day, I hope to read and take the time to enjoy the book gallery she invested in.
This is Mom in 1956. It's a black & white photo, but Mom was an Artist, and colored this and many other photos with her pastels. Beautiful.
Grandpa & Mom...they were so cute together...
Mom and Grandpa on Christmas in approximately 1986. This is where the parties usually ended up at Mom's house; on the deck at the bar. Grandpa loved opening presents: his cheeks got rosy-red, his smile lit up the room, and his blue eyes adorned everyone that looked into them. Grandpa was the best. Although this photo is fading, my memories of my Grandpa are forever. Mom and Grandpa were so cute together; both of them always giggling and having the time of their lives.
Grandpa Gets the Man of the Year Award in 1969
This is Grandpa (left man in photo) in 1969 at Retirement from City of Richmond Parks Department. The City and others, nominated my Grandpa to be the Mayor of Richmond. Instead, they made him Man of the Year of 1969.
The City of Richmond threw a grand celebration for him. Grandpa helped to keep neighborhoods safe during the war: he was the "Look-Out-Lights-Out" that went door-to-door telling citizens to get ready they're flying over now!!! Mom would begin to cry when she 
talked about this; it was extremely scary., she said. Lights Out! Stay Safe! What a Man, Louis E. Gavello was.
1982 - The first year I started studying Contracts: I was 19 years old: There was one book Grandma called "You and the Law" -A Readers Digest selection, that made me think about 'The Law' more; it enticed me to study more. 
My Grandfather, Louis E. Gavello, an Ornamental Horticulturist and Plant Inventor-among many talents of his. One day, he handed me Patent Number PP4918- www.patents.justia.com/patent/PP4918, to type up a "Royalty Contract" for - but he didn't tell me anything about the word 'Royalty', so I just began to type it. I was doing this to give to his Lawyer - Manfred M. Warren who was a Partner at his Law Firm he shared with Robert B. Chickering, and Glen R. Grunewald. As I typed this on Grandpa's Olivetti portable manual typewriter-that I still have; I cherish the moments remembered with it, and one day I'll type on it again. The photo in the center was Grandpa at approximately 22-years of age.
One of my classes was "Typing 101". Grandpa wanted to give me some practice, and begin what I call now one of the best things he could have ever done-'Law'. I was so nervous typing his contract up...then I saw'Royalties'. That led to a question of Law which drove me to Grandma's Readers Digest Law book. Then Grandpa showed me the second page, and my name was there to receive the royalties for the plant he named after me: his new Escallonia 'Terri'. Grandpa nicknamed me Terri. Even though it was something new for me; to type a contract, everything turned out fine. And Grandpa reassured me that it was only going to his Lawyer and not to worry. Oh, no pressure, Grandpa. :) Well, nevertheless, it began more of an interest into law that lingered.
Civil Rights Law & Discrimination Law study started in 1996...I began learning about "Civil Rights"; reading cases while I was also learning more about the area of contracting. It was about then I started studying relative laws & case law under the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA), and furthered my love for discrimination law. Contracts are my first love in law; as my Grandfather led me there.
My Great Grandmother & Great Grandfather Gavello plus the entire Gavello Family; a little history, just click on the button below this section.
Hoping you've learned a little more...and I wish everyone a happy, healthy and musical day! ...and more :)
I miss her laugh, her smile; Mom.
Mom in the 1960's with her 'Beehive' & Barb-Original Dress Design'. Mom told me about how Grandma was teasing her about "Turing her Robe Around Backwards"; as that was silly to her. But I think it looks fantastic!
See below how beautiful my Mom is...and yes that's her real hair. It was a deep red and she never colored her hair. Dreamed of being a Fashion Designer, as Grandma was a Tailor, she taught me how to sew then I began designing as well. We have an artistic sense about us.
Mom in the 1970's
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