Legal services for business, tax, civil and criminal matters, under one roof.
Defrasa Law brings together a courtroom litigator, a litigation lawyer with a healthcare background, and a board-topnotcher CPA-lawyer. One team handles your corporate law, taxation, civil law and criminal law concerns from start to finish.
- +63 917 862 3846
- No. 23 Bldg. A, DC Arcade, Pakpakan Road, Basak, Lapu-Lapu City
Three licensed disciplines working one file
Most legal problems touch more than one field. A dismissal case has payroll and tax consequences. A property dispute needs a valuation. We staff your matter with the right licences from day one.
Lawyers who read the numbers
A CPA-lawyer formerly with SGV & Co. leads our tax and corporate work, so BIR assessments, audits and financial statements are reviewed by someone trained in both law and accounting.
CPA · REB · REA
Litigators with courtroom depth
Our managing partner has over twenty years of labor, civil and corporate litigation in Cebu and teaches at three universities. You get arguments built on how the rules actually work.
20+ years combined experience
One team, one point of contact
No shuttling between a law office, an accountant and a broker. Litigation, tax, property and notarial needs are coordinated in-house, with a partner accountable for your matter.
9 practice areas
Areas of practice
Tax
CPA-lawyer led tax advisory, compliance, audits, investigations, disputes, and customs matters.
Corporate Services
Guiding businesses from formation and structuring through corporate governance, on solid legal footing.
Civil Litigation & Arbitration
Skilled advocacy in civil, labor and commercial disputes, plus arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
Criminal Case Handling
Dedicated defense and representation in criminal proceedings, safeguarding our clients’ rights at every stage.
Employment & Immigration
Full-spectrum labor and employment counsel, plus immigration and visa assistance for foreign nationals.
Intellectual Property
Protecting trademarks, patents, copyrights and trade secrets, from portfolio management to IP disputes.
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Built on legal mastery, academic rigor and financial acumen
Defrasa takes its name from its three founders: Demegillo, Francisco and Sanchez. Each brings a different licence to the table, and together they serve individuals, families and businesses across Cebu.
Have a legal, tax or property concern? Let's discuss it.
- +63 917 862 3846
- defrasalaw@gmail.com
- Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu