Nine practice areas handled by litigators, a CPA-lawyer and licensed real estate professionals, for individuals, families and businesses in Cebu and beyond.
CPA-lawyer led tax advisory, compliance, audits, investigations, disputes, and customs matters.
Guiding businesses from formation and structuring through corporate governance, on solid legal footing.
Skilled advocacy in civil, labor and commercial disputes, plus arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
Dedicated defense and representation in criminal proceedings, safeguarding our clients’ rights at every stage.
Full-spectrum labor and employment counsel, plus immigration and visa assistance for foreign nationals.
Protecting trademarks, patents, copyrights and trade secrets, from portfolio management to IP disputes.
Specialized counsel on M&A, construction, energy, technology, data privacy and business valuation.
End-to-end counsel on titling, disputes, brokerage and appraisal by licensed real estate professionals.
Protecting family legacies through estate planning, family constitutions, and corporate restructuring.
A clear process, so you always know where your matter stands and what happens next.
Call, email or send the form. Tell us briefly what happened and what you need. We reply to set a consultation schedule.
Meet a partner at our Lapu-Lapu City office. Bring your documents; we assess your position, options and risks.
We agree on scope and fees in writing, then build the plan: filings, negotiations, compliance steps and timelines.
We represent you before courts, agencies and counterparties and keep you updated until the matter is resolved.
Our office is at No. 23 Bldg. A, DC Arcade, Pakpakan Road, Brgy. Basak, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. Consultations are by appointment; call +63 917 862 3846 or email defrasalaw@gmail.com to schedule.
Bring any documents related to your concern: contracts, notices, demand letters, BIR or government correspondence, titles, IDs, payslips or court papers. A short written timeline of events also helps us advise you faster.
Fees depend on the type and complexity of the matter. Depending on the engagement, arrangements may include a consultation fee, a fixed fee for defined work, acceptance and appearance fees for litigation, or a monthly retainer for businesses. Fees are discussed and agreed in writing before work begins.
Yes. Our CPA-lawyer partner handles tax advisory, compliance, BIR audits and assessments, and customs matters, working together with our corporate and litigation team.
Yes. We provide immigration and visa assistance, business set-up counsel, property and contract review, and notarial services for foreign nationals living or investing in the Philippines.
Yes. Communications with your lawyer for the purpose of legal advice are protected by attorney-client privilege and our professional duty of confidentiality.
Yes. Atty. Timothy Francisco is a Commissioned Notary Public in Lapu-Lapu City. Contact us before visiting so we can confirm availability and the IDs and documents required.