Services

Legal Services for Matters of Consequence

Ten practice areas, one standard of preparation. Find your situation below to see how TLG can help — then book a consultation for advice specific to your case.

Property & Real Estate

Land and property disputes, ownership and possession, titles and conveyances, real estate transactions, development matters, and related proceedings.

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This is for you if…

  • A relative, neighbor, or stranger is occupying or claiming your property
  • There is a problem with your title, boundaries, or right-of-way
  • A deed of sale, donation, or other conveyance is being questioned
  • You are buying, selling, or developing property and want it done right

What we handle

  • Ownership and possession disputes
  • Titles, annotations, and conveyances
  • Boundary and right-of-way controversies
  • Real estate transactions and development matters
  • Related court and administrative proceedings
Lawyers with experience in this area:Atty. Toralba

DAR & Agrarian Law

Agrarian disputes, DAR proceedings and adjudication, land conversion, agricultural land matters, agrarian reform controversies, and related judicial and administrative proceedings.

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This is for you if…

  • You are a landowner or farmer-beneficiary in an agrarian dispute
  • You received a notice, order, or decision from the DAR
  • You plan to convert or develop agricultural land
  • You are buying land and need to know whether agrarian reform affects it

What we handle

  • Agrarian disputes and agrarian reform controversies
  • DAR proceedings and adjudication
  • Land conversion matters
  • Agricultural land transactions and issues
  • Related judicial and administrative proceedings
Lawyers with experience in this area:Atty. ToralbaDr. Atty. Masacayan

Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Contractual and commercial controversies, recovery and damages, injunctions, property disputes, and complex civil claims.

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This is for you if…

  • A client, partner, or borrower will not pay what they owe
  • A contract was breached and you suffered losses
  • You need to stop an act that is causing you harm
  • You were served summons in a civil case

What we handle

  • Contractual and commercial controversies
  • Recovery of money and claims for damages
  • Injunctions and other provisional remedies
  • Property disputes
  • Complex civil claims
Lawyers with experience in this area:Atty. ToralbaAtty. IbonAtty. Niño

Criminal Litigation

Criminal defense, preliminary investigation, trial representation, bail, post-judgment remedies, and appellate proceedings.

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This is for you if…

  • You received a subpoena for a preliminary investigation
  • A warrant was issued, or a family member has been detained
  • You were the victim of a crime and want to file a complaint
  • You were convicted and want to know your remaining remedies

What we handle

  • Criminal defense
  • Preliminary investigation
  • Trial representation
  • Bail applications
  • Post-judgment remedies and appeals
Lawyers with experience in this area:Atty. ToralbaAtty. IbonAtty. Niño

Labor & Employment

Labor and employment disputes, union matters, collective bargaining and CBA negotiations, labor-management relations, grievance proceedings, and unfair labor practice cases.

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This is for you if…

  • You were terminated, pressured to resign, or had your workdays cut without consent
  • Your wages, benefits, or final pay were withheld
  • You are an employer who needs to discipline or dismiss an employee correctly
  • You are negotiating a CBA or facing a union or grievance dispute

What we handle

  • Illegal and constructive dismissal cases
  • Wage, benefit, and money claims
  • Union matters and collective bargaining (CBA) negotiations
  • Labor-management relations and grievance proceedings
  • Unfair labor practice cases
Lawyers with experience in this area:Atty. ToralbaDr. Atty. MasacayanAtty. IbonAtty. Niño

Appellate Practice

Appeals, petitions for review, certiorari, and other appellate remedies before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, with particular attention to the record, preservation of issues, questions of law and fact, and precise legal advocacy.

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This is for you if…

  • You lost before a trial court, the NLRC, or another tribunal
  • You won, but the other side has appealed
  • You believe a court or agency acted with grave abuse of discretion
  • You want a careful review of the record before deciding whether to appeal

What we handle

  • Appeals to the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court
  • Petitions for review
  • Certiorari and other extraordinary remedies
  • Review of lower-court and tribunal decisions
  • Precise written advocacy on questions of law and fact

Act quickly: Appeal periods are short — often only 15 days from receipt of the decision. Contact us as soon as you receive an adverse ruling.

Lawyers with experience in this area:Atty. Toralba

Corporate & Commercial

Corporate affairs, commercial transactions, contracts, business disputes, corporate governance, and legal advisory work.

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This is for you if…

  • You are setting up, expanding, or restructuring a business
  • You need a contract drafted or reviewed before you sign
  • You are in a dispute with a partner, supplier, or customer
  • You need guidance on governance, taxation, or commercial-law concerns

What we handle

  • Corporate affairs and governance
  • Commercial transactions
  • Contract drafting and review
  • Business disputes
  • Strategic legal advisory, including taxation and commercial-law matters
Lawyers with experience in this area:Dr. Atty. MasacayanAtty. ToralbaAtty. Niño

Intellectual Property

Patents, utility models, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright, prosecution, registration, and intellectual property disputes.

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This is for you if…

  • You developed a product or process and want to protect it
  • You are launching a brand and want to register its name or logo
  • Someone is using your trademark or copying your work
  • You received an opposition or an infringement claim

What we handle

  • Patent and utility model drafting and prosecution
  • Trademark registration, prosecution, and disputes
  • Industrial designs
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual property disputes
Lawyers with experience in this area:Atty. Ibon

Maritime & Seafarer Matters

Maritime disputes, seafarer claims, employment-related maritime matters, and related litigation and proceedings.

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This is for you if…

  • You were injured or became ill while on board
  • Wages or benefits due under your contract were not paid
  • Your claim was denied by the manning agency or employer
  • You are pursuing a claim on behalf of a seafarer in your family

What we handle

  • Seafarer claims
  • Maritime disputes
  • Employment-related maritime matters
  • Related litigation and proceedings
Lawyers with experience in this area:Atty. Ibon

Notarial Services

Commissioned notarial services for affidavits, powers of attorney, deeds of sale, contracts, and other documents that must be notarized before they can be used officially.

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This is for you if…

  • You need an affidavit — of loss, of discrepancy, of undertaking, or of two disinterested persons
  • You are authorizing someone to act for you through a Special Power of Attorney (SPA)
  • You are selling or buying a lot, house, or vehicle and need a notarized Deed of Absolute Sale
  • You have a contract, lease, or other agreement that needs to be notarized

What we handle

  • Affidavits, including affidavits of loss, discrepancy, undertaking, and two disinterested persons
  • Special and General Powers of Attorney
  • Deeds of Absolute Sale, Deeds of Donation, and other conveyances
  • Contracts of lease and other agreements
  • Acknowledgments, jurats, and copy certifications

Before you come: Bring the complete document and at least one valid government-issued ID. Everyone who will sign must appear in person — a document cannot be notarized without the signatory's personal appearance. Call 09171497406 to confirm the schedule and office.

Lawyers with experience in this area:Atty. Niño

FAQ

Questions About Our Services

Common questions about the matters we handle — and when to seek help.

What legal services does TLG offer?

TLG's practice areas are Property & Real Estate, DAR & Agrarian Law, Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Criminal Litigation, Labor & Employment, Appellate Practice, Corporate & Commercial, Intellectual Property, Maritime & Seafarer Matters, and Notarial Services.

Do you represent both individuals and businesses?

Yes. TLG represents individuals, families, businesses, and institutions.

Can TLG help with a land title or property dispute?

Yes. Our Property & Real Estate practice covers ownership and possession disputes, titles and conveyances, boundaries and right-of-way, real estate transactions, and related proceedings.

Do you handle DAR and agrarian cases?

Yes. We handle agrarian disputes, DAR proceedings and adjudication, land conversion, agricultural land matters, and related judicial and administrative proceedings.

I was dismissed from work. Can TLG help me?

Yes. We handle illegal and constructive dismissal cases and wage, benefit, and money claims. We also advise employers on dismissals, union matters, and CBA negotiations.

I received a subpoena for a preliminary investigation. What should I do?

Consult a lawyer right away. A subpoena usually gives you a short period to file your counter-affidavit, and that filing is your first opportunity to show that the evidence against you is insufficient. TLG handles preliminary investigations, trials, bail, and appeals.

How soon should I act if I want to appeal a decision?

Immediately. Appeal periods are short — often only 15 days from receipt of the decision. Contact us as soon as you receive an adverse ruling so the record can be reviewed in time.

Can TLG register my trademark or patent?

Yes. Our Intellectual Property practice covers patent and utility model drafting and prosecution, trademark registration and disputes, industrial designs, and copyright.

Do you represent seafarers?

Yes. We handle seafarer claims for illness, injury, unpaid wages, and other benefits, as well as other maritime disputes and related proceedings.

Do you provide contract and corporate services for businesses?

Yes. Our Corporate & Commercial practice covers corporate affairs and governance, commercial transactions, contract drafting and review, business disputes, and strategic legal advisory.

Not sure which practice area fits your situation?

That's what the consultation is for. Tell us what happened, and we'll identify the issues that matter and the remedies available to you.

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Tell us briefly what you're facing and choose the office that's most convenient for you. We'll get in touch to confirm your schedule — so you can walk in prepared and leave with clarity.

  • An honest assessmentWhere you stand, your options, and the risks — explained plainly.
  • A clear next stepWhat documents you need, what deadlines apply, and what happens next.
  • Discretion from the first conversationWhat you share with us is treated with confidentiality.

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