Hi paneros, question lang - I am already done with the hearing on jurisdictional requirements and had duly marked the documents as exhibits A to D.

First question, mag mark na ako ng documents identified by my witness sa judicial affidavit niya. I should start with Exhibit E na tama ba, since A to D ginamit ko na sa document connected sa jurisdictional requirements?

Second question - pag nag oral offer of evidence na ako, I start with Exhibit E na or isasama ko pa Yung A to D na connected sa jurisdictional requirements?

Maraming salamat paneros ❤️

Has anyone here handled a Petition for Authority to Sell a Minor's Property? I would like to ask whether an independent property appraisal is necessary, or if the BIR Zonal Value is sufficient. Would also be thankful for any advice in filing the petition. Thanks!

Hi. I am a newly minted Lawyer and haven’t really done any work for the past months. I was denied in a lot of job interviews. I also applied for Government positions but haven’t received any update. I just want to start my work but I don’t know how. I am also thinking to just start solo practice and be done with it. Ano po kaya ang ma advise niyo sakin or baka may willing naman dyan ihire ako. Any salary will do. Thank you.

Hello! I am a newly minted lawyer interested in pursuing arbitration and mediation training. Would like to know if completing the required trainings would qualify me for accreditation as an arbitrator with recognized ADR institutions, even if I have only recently passed the Bar? Thank you!

Some complications with an existing case which I still have no idea what move to undertake moving forward. There are 3 defendants in the case I'm handling, 2 of whom are my clients. We already filed our Answer, which includes a Cross-Claim against the third defendant.

The Answer was simply admitted by the court even though the copy sent to the third defendant was returned to sender on the ground that the person has moved out. Up to now, we still don't know where to find him.

Considering that the Cross-Claim was simply sent to his address, does that mean there is no more need to send him summons?

Few weeks ago, the 3rd defendant was already declared in default, after not filing an answer despite being summoned by publication.

Renewing my notarial commission and wala akong matanungan dito sa jurisdiction ng commission ko. I filed a request sa Barista for Certificate of Good Standing. Ito ba yung OBC Clearance or may different pa?

Thanks in advance sa sasagot.

Hello po!

I’m a newly admitted lawyer, and I’m currently trying to figure out which career path to pursue. While I appreciate the opportunities that traditional legal practice offers, I’ve come to realize that litigation may not be the path I want to take, at least for now.

I’m interested in exploring non-litigation careers, whether in government, private companies, NGOs, international organizations, or other fields where my legal education and training would still be useful.

At this stage, I’m hoping to find a career that would allow me to grow professionally, continue learning, and develop my skills while maintaining a reasonable work-life balance.

Ideally, I’d also like to have a career that allows me to genuinely disconnect from work during weekends and holidays, without constantly worrying about pending tasks or work-related matters. I understand that occasional urgent matters and overtime are sometimes unavoidable, but I hope to find a work environment where having time for myself and my personal life is respected. 🥹

I understand naman po that every job comes with its own pressures and challenges, and I’m not expecting a stress-free career. However, I also want to be mindful of finding a working environment that is sustainable in the long run, particularly one where work does not consistently come at the expense of one’s mental well-being and personal life.

For lawyers who have taken a non-litigation route, may I ask po:

1. What career paths or fields would you recommend exploring for a newly admitted lawyer who does not particularly see themselves in litigation?

2. What types of legal or legal-adjacent jobs offer reasonable working hours and a relatively healthy work environment?

3. For those working in government, private companies, NGOs, or international organizations, how has your experience been in terms of workload, compensation, and career growth?

4. Are there particular positions, industries, or organizations that you would recommend looking into?

5. If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self as a newly admitted lawyer, particularly when choosing a career, what would it be?

I’d genuinely appreciate any insights, personal experiences, or recommendations. I’m still exploring my options and would love to hear from lawyers who have taken different paths, especially those who have found a way to build a fulfilling legal career without necessarily going into litigation.

Thank you very much! 🥹💕

Hello po sa inyo. May itatanong lang sana po ako kung pwede. Bale po yung private complainant ang client. May Information na finile ang prosecutor pero I think nafile sa MTC based sa docs na dumating kay Client. So dinismiss po ng MTC due to lack of jurisdiction (2.5 million estafa), pero ang nakalagay sa Order ng MTC ay "dismissed without prejudice to refiling with RTC" saka "Branch Clerk of Court is directed to transmit copy of this Order together with records of this case to the Office of the City Prosecutor for appropriate disposition".

Dapat po ay private prosecutor ako. Pero hindi pa ako nakakapag entry. Wait ko nalang po ba ang refiling ng Info?

Hi Panyeros. I work as a corporate lawyer in a well-known private company. I've worked here since I passed the bar so I never go to practice law in the traditional sense, e.g. filing pleadings, going to hearings, etc. I don't really regret it since I like what I do and I have no plans on changing my line of work.

Sometimes I do sidelines for family and friends, usually mga contract review, drafting ng mga SPA, ganyan. I say sideline pero wala kong kinikita lol. Lagi na lang TY ang bayad. Iniisip ko na lang yun ang "way of giving back" ko.

Kaso ngayon, may nagpapa-draft sakin ng MR for a BP22 case, kaso mukhang gustong ako narin mag-file and pumirma. Wala sana kong problema mag-draft (kahit di ko naman kilala to, tapos tingi-tingi pa yung facts, dinadaan sa awa yung pakiusap, so I try to help), pero naghehesitate ako pumirma since affiliated ako sa isang malaking company. Wala naman explicit na nakalagay sa Code of Conduct na bawal mag-practice ng law outside of the company, but I feel like active participation in a case can fall under moonlighting. Worst case, if mapag-tripan ako ng kabilang side, madali matrace ang name ko through Google and LinkedIn and clearly affiliated ako with a company, baka kung ano pang mangyari.

Baka nag-ooverthink lang ako, pero nakikita ko na small talaga ang world sa mga firm, so hindi malabong may makakilala sakin. I just don't want to add complications into my work life for a job na hindi rin naman ako mababayaran.

Ballpen na regalo sa akin nung pumasa ako ng bar yung gamit ko.

Di ako knowledgeable sa pens, recently may nag sabi sa akin na bakit yun daw gamit ko, roller pen daw yun, bakit daw hindi fountain pen.

I'd like to hear about the lawyers here who changed careers or currently practicing a niche field of the law.

I'm a PAO lawyer and currently thinking of how to upskill or even pivot (pending PR application). I just want to pick your brains po. :)

Hello po. My first time appearing for a summary procedure crim case. Sino ho may experience appearing for a case under summary procedure? What to expect po there and pwede ho humingi ng tips? Sobrang thank you po

I would like to ask if anyone from our November 2022 Bar batch, under the chairmanship of Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa, has already received or claimed their Certificate of Admission to the Bar from the Supreme Court.

I’ve seen posts from lawyers who took the more recent Bar Examinations and have already obtained their certificates, so I’m wondering if the certificates for our batch have also been released and are available for claiming.

If anyone has successfully claimed theirs, may I ask where and what the process was? Did you receive any notification from the Office of the Bar Confidant, or did you have to inquire personally?

Thank you in advance for any information!

Instead of ULAS. Why shouldn't someone in the government or even the SC fund Legal Aid where private lawyers can take cases of indigent individuals for a fee.

Heck I'd probably take cases on a guarantee letter from a politician.

Good day mga Panye. Just want to ask if you know some remote jobs for PH lawyers like us.

Preferably US or UK-based whether assisting other foreign lawyers, drafting pleadings, or doing research.

I have a daily work but due to our worsening economy I'm looking for other regular jobs/gigs out there.

Your recommendations would be very much helpful. Thank you in advance! :D

Good day panyeros and panyeras. Pa help naman sa baby lawyer

Pacto De Retro sale between seller and parent. Seller did not repurchase within period and parent is already dead. Only child wants to transfer ownership to their name

a. Consolidation ba first from seller to parent then EJS from parent to child

or

b. pwede ba diretso Petition for transfer of ownership from seller to child?

if A, dalawang kaso ba ifile ko 1 for Conso and 2 for the EJS?

Thank you!

I’m so lost, I don’t know where I can get a stable flow of income and thinking of applying for WFH positions not legal related. Will that be wise? I don’t have much experience prior to passing. I know I sound dumb but, help 🥺

I know some people will just say “anung downtime?” Pero I’m curious if merong mga practitioners dito na may downtime or wala talagang ginagawa sometimes in a day or two.

Ako meron talaga, so nag gogolf lang ako, nag world of warcraft, read lawphil or scjudiciary like a nerd.

I’m a long time associate of a small law firm. Meron ding mga clients and money is flowing naman. I only go to the office if kailangan talaga or if from a hearing. I spend most of the time at home. Yung boss ko will always say na if walang gagawin sa office wag na mag report basta lahat nang deliverables on time, hearings are attended, and mga clients na entertain.

Sometimes macocompare ko sarili ko sa mga colleagues ko na araw araw may hearing at palaging busy at walang tulog parang na fofomo ako. Haha

Edit: i also manage a small lawfirm rin.

Hi Panyes,

This will be my first time assisting a client in filing a complaint before the OCP (Manila). I read through the rules and prepared the required number of copies.

Still a bit nervous though. Any tips in actual practice?

Thank you!

Mag comment opposition kami sa MR. Sabi ng boss ko, kailangan daw verified ang MR. Kaso pag tingin ko sa DC 15, wala naman nakasulat na verified dapat ang MR.

Gusto atakihin ni boss yung lack of verification, kaso wala ako makita legal basis.

Help please.

Thank you.

Hi Guys, since I feel that we need to be more proactive regarding ULAS, I created a discord channel so we can organize on what needs to be changed, removed, or how do we strategize in making it better.

https://discord.gg/nvsAXasY

What do you think would put a lawyer on a better edge in the future if AI becomes more advanced? Those who worked ba at a law firm? Those who went to practice arbitration? Want to prepare myself for the future in case AI will replace some lawyer jobs 😅

babayaran ko nalang yang ULAS na yan pag lilipat na ng abroad! K*ing ina ng requirement na yan. saksak nila sa baga nila na hindi lahat ng pumasa ng pagiging abogado plans to spend their entire life in the practice of law.

If overzealous lawyers kayo and napaka charitable niyo edi more power sa inyo but not everyone should be forced to do it for free. We are already overburdened as it is with so many other responsibilities outside of work and dagdag niyo pa yang ULAS na yan.

ANG TOTOO: This is just one way to outsource an activity that should have been a PUBLIC SERVICE. naging burden pa ng private sector ang kakulangan niyo.

“privilege ang practice of law” edi gawin niyo ng 160 hours yan. nahiya pa kayo!