About Us
WE ARE A FULL-SERVICE LAW FIRM
The LMJA Law Firm provides a full range of legal services for any activity or venture, or any area of interest or concern in the Philippines. Guided by traditional values, but oriented towards present-day solutions, our Law Firm is composed of lawyers and advocates with diverse and extensive experience in all areas of Philippine law.
In the area of FAMILY LAW and domestic relations we provide representation and advisory services in annulment, declaration of nullity of marriage, recognition of foreign divorce, child custody, spousal support and child support, adoption, and domestic abuse cases, among others. For almost two decades, we have worked on over 300 family law-related cases.
In the area of REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY LAW, we provide services to a multitude of clients, both locals and foreigners, in the areas of Property Purchase; Guidance in Investments on Real Properties in the Philippines; Transfer & Registration of Title; Expropriation; Due Diligence; Contract Drafting & Review; cases before the Human Settlements Adjudication Commission (formerly HLURB); and cases filed with the regular courts such as for Ejectment, Cancellation of Title, Reconstitution of Lost Title, Petition for Issuance of New Title, Reconveyance, Removal of Encumbrance, Cancellation of Adverse Claim, Breach of Contract, and Settlement of Estate, among others. We provide advisory, due diligence, and litigation services in real estate transactions and property concerns. Our services likewise cover the preparation and review of contracts, agreements, and instruments relating to the purchase and acquisition of real properties, including purchases made by foreign nationals when allowed by law. We also engage in negotiations with developers or other parties to a real estate transaction, deal with rescission and nullification of contracts, as well as pursue claims under the Maceda Law and other relevant legislation. Our years of experience permit us to address our client’s concerns effectively and facilitate a cost-efficient and successful accomplishment of their objectives.
In the area of CORPORATION LAW, we provide services in Company Formation, Corporate Services, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Drafting and Review, Corporate Finance & Securities, Information Technology, Labor Relations & Employment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, and Crisis Management, among others.
cases we handle
FAMILY LAW
CRIMINAL LITIGATION
CIVIL CASES
- Annulment of Marriage
- Legal Separation
- Recognition of Foreign Divorce
- Child Custody and Support
- Adoption
- Legitimation
- Recognition of Illegitimate Filiation
- Pre-nuptial Agreement
CIVIL CASES
CRIMINAL LITIGATION
CIVIL CASES
- Breach of Contract
- Torts & Damages
- Specific Performance
- Correction of Entry
- Change of Name
- Settlement of Estate
- Probate or Reprobate of Wills
CRIMINAL LITIGATION
CRIMINAL LITIGATION
CRIMINAL LITIGATION
- Violence against Women & Children
- Concubinage & Adultery
- Estafa or Fraud
- Libel or Defamation
- Physical Injuries
- Sexual Harassment
LABOR LAW
CORPORATION LAW
CRIMINAL LITIGATION
- Compliance with Labor Standards
- Illegal Dismissal & Constructive Dismissal
- Non-payment of Wages & Benefits
- Unfair Labor Practice
- Labor Dispute Resolution
- Cases at the NLRC
IMMIGRATION
CORPORATION LAW
CORPORATION LAW
- Special Visas such as SRRV, SIRV, & SVEG
- Spouse or Fiance Visa
- Determination & Lifting of Blacklist Orders
- Administrative & Judicial Naturalization
CORPORATION LAW
CORPORATION LAW
CORPORATION LAW
- Company Formation
- Due Diligence
- Corporate Services
- Contract Review & Preparation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Finance & Securities
- Intra-Corporate Disputes
- Financial Fraud
- Data Privacy
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
- Administrative Case at the PRC
- Civil Case for Damages in Courts
- Criminal Case at the Prosecutor's Office
- Demand Letters
- Attempts at Settlement
REAL ESTATE
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
- Property Purchase
- Transfer & Registration of Title
- Reconstitution of Lost Title
- Ejectment
- Removal of Encumbrance
- Cases against Developers & Homeowners Associations
- Cases at the HSAC (formerly HLURB)
SPECIAL PROJECTS
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
SPECIAL PROJECTS
- Demand Letters
- Legal Briefs & Legal Opinion
- Due Diligence
- Contract Review & Preparation
- Estate Planning
- Advisory Services
- Foreign Investments