Background:
Five classmates from Ateneo Law School saw the need for a law firm that caters to full range of legal problems of today’s entrepreneurs. While each of them specializes in particular field of law, together they are able to provide synergistic solutions to the concerns of the entrepreneurs with the same personal touch and detailed attention of a private practitioner. Hence ESCRILLA Law was formed.
The Firm aims to be the leading
provider of the best legal services in the areas of Commerce and Litigation for
Entrepreneurs and Family Enterprises at the most reasonable cost
Vision
We
will look after the best interest of our clients by providing them with quality
and efficient legal services;
We
will observe with great fidelity the ethical standards of the law profession;
We
will keep up to date developments in the field of law and technology;
We will always keep in mind that the firm exists to serve and will endeavor to participate in public services and other charitable activities.
Services Offered:
The Firm is a full service law firm catering to the
legal requirements of small and medium scale enterprises.
The firm counsels clients on legal issues
affecting their business operations and personal matters through devoted
attention of the partners, taking full advantage of their combined expertise in
the field of corporate law, taxation, labor law, Intellectual Property Law,
Infotech Law, and the all encompassing civil law.
The Office:
Suite 711, Citystate Centre,
709 Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City
Email: [email protected]
The Partners:
·
Education:
q Ateneo de Manila University, Juris
Doctor
q De La Salle University, Business Administration
·
Previous
Work Experience:
q Associate, PECABAR
q Associate, Bautista and Bautista Law
Office
·
Field
of Concentration:
Litigation, Intellectual Property Law,
Corporate Law, Contract Law, Labor Law.
·
Education:
q Ateneo de Manila University, Juris
Doctor
q Universtiy of the East, Business
Administration and Accounting
·
Work
Experience:
q CFO, Chinatrust Bank
q Vice President, Philippine Veterans Bank (2002-2004)
q Director-Tax Division, SGV & Co. (2000-2002)
q Assistant
Vice President-Tax Compliance Officer, Citibank (1995-2000)
q Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
· Field of Concentration:
Taxation, Business Law
·
Education:
q Ateneo de Manila University, Juris
Doctor
q Ateneo Graduate School of Business,
MBA
q Ateneo de Manila University, B.S. Management
·
Work
Experience:
q Lecturer, Ateneo John Gokongwei School of Management
q Faculty, Chiang Kai Shek College
q Trader, Steel and Non-Ferrous
Metals, SnD Industrial Corporation
q Import/Export
Manager, Mayer Group of Companies (1989-1999)
· Field of Concentration:
Business Law, Persons and Family Law, Wills and Succession
·
Education:
q Ateneo de Manila University, Juris
Doctor
q Ateneo de Manila University, Political Science
·
Previous
Work Experience:
q Associate, Guevarra & Crisologo Law Offices
· Field of Concentration:
Litigation, Corporate Law, Family Law, Labor
·
Education:
q Ateneo de Manila University, Juris
Doctor
q Ateneo de Manila University, Political Science
·
Previous
Work Experience:
q Office of the President, Malacanang (2004)
q Partner, Chan Rillo Law Offices
q Barangay Councilman, New Manila, Q.C. (1997-2002)
· Field of Concentration:
Political Law / Election Law, Labor Law, Immigration
Agrarian Reform Law, Land Titles
Our Commitment to Clients
Every
member of the firm shall endeavor that in his work, he will maintain his
integrity and professionalism. The firm will always observe and follow the
ethical and professional standards of the legal profession and always put in
mind that the legal profession is a noble profession and not a business.
Because of this, the firm stresses its commitment to provide prompt, responsive
and high quality legal services to our clients at reasonable cost.
We
fully understand and recognize the importance of our clients, and we always
work hard to further our clients’ legitimate and lawful objectives. We will
make sure that quality legal services are focused on realistic objectives. With this, honesty and fidelity must always
characterize interactions with clients and also would-be clients.
The
firm will inform clients of the strengths and weaknesses of his case and also
suggest other forms of alternative dispute resolutions like negotiation,
arbitration, and mediation if proper. We will work closely with clients and
coordinate with them on every plan of action in their case to ensure that the
firm will deal with the legal problem from the client’s perspective.
If
and when the client’s case is submitted to trial, the client can be assured
that the firm will exert every effort to champion the client’s cause within the
bounds of law. The client can also be sure that he will be kept up to date with
the developments of his case.
We
also recognize and value the importance of every member and staff of the firm.
We realize that everyone must cooperate and exert effort in order for the firm
to attain its goals. Every member must understand that he is part of a team,
and the firm’s success will only be achieved through teamwork and dedication.
In
reaching this objective, the firm will strive to uphold and maintain excellence
in the practice of law, always mindful that loyal and dedicated service to
clients is the foundation for solid and long-term relationships.
February, 2005