Legal Counsel for Land, Property and Construction

I provide professional services in law, notarial practice, civil engineering, and construction/project management, depending on the nature and requirements of the engagement.

My practice has particular relevance to property, land, succession, construction, contracts, labor, and related disputes.

Yes. Initial consultations may be conducted online by appointment. Depending on the matter, an in-person consultation or review of original documents may be necessary.

You may book an appointment online during office hours.

No. Each matter is evaluated based on its facts, documents, legal issues, deadlines, conflicts of interest, and the appropriate scope of professional engagement.

Subject to evaluation, I may assist with matters involving:

• Property and land
• Succession and heirship
• Civil and contractual disputes
• Construction-related concerns
• Labor Disputes
• Agrarian and land matters
• Administrative proceedings
• Legal document preparation and review

Yes, subject to the requirements of the applicable notarial rules. Personal appearance and proper identification are required for notarization.

No. An inquiry or consultation does not by itself establish an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only upon acceptance of the engagement and completion of the necessary arrangements.

Yes. My background as a Registered Civil Engineer, together with experience in construction and project management and my legal practice, provides a basis for examining construction disputes from both technical and legal perspectives.

Yes. I can assist in organizing and developing the factual, technical, documentary, and legal aspects of a construction dispute.

This may include reviewing contracts, plans, project records, billings, variations, delays, extensions of time, correspondence, and other relevant documents, and identifying issues and evidence that may support a claim or defense.

Depending on the engagement, these may include:

• Contract and construction claims
• Delays and extensions of time
• Variation and change orders
• Payment and billing disputes
• Contractor or project performance issues
• Construction documentation and evidence
• Construction-related litigation or dispute resolution

Construction and property disputes often involve technical matters. My engineering and project-management background allows me to understand the technical facts and project records, while my legal practice allows me to assess their legal significance.

Consultations are by appointment. You may send an inquiry through the contact details provided on this website, together with a brief description of your concern.

You may also book an appointment online during office hours.

Please prepare relevant documents such as contracts, titles, court or government notices, correspondence, receipts, plans, project records, or other documents related to your matter.

For engineering-related matters, the consultation fee is ₱1,000 for the first hour and ₱500 for each succeeding hour. A fee arrangement will be discussed before the engagement is formally undertaken.

The legal consultation fee is ₱2,000 for the first hour and ₱1,000 for each succeeding hour. Fees for document review, legal drafting, court appearances, and other legal services are charged separately, as applicable, and will be discussed before the engagement.

Consultations are by appointment.