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Most businesses fail not because they lack ideas, but because they lack legal precision and market positioning at the same time. I bridge both. I am a Litigation Lawyer and Market Specialist with 10 years of professional experience: ▪ 6 years in active legal practice ▪ 10 years in marketing and digital strategy This dual capability allows me to protect your business while positioning it for growth. WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME Instead of hiring • A lawyer who does not understand business • A marketer who does not understand compliance You hire one professional who understands risk, revenue, and reputation. I draft with enforceability and commercial intent. I build positioning that aligns with regulatory realities and long term scalability. LEGAL SERVICES ◆ Legal Drafting and Writing ◆ Legal Research including case law and statutory analysis ◆ Drafting of Major Pleadings for civil and administrative matters ◆ Contract Drafting and Review ◆ Litigation Support ◆ Mergers and Acquisitions ◆ Regulatory Compliance ◆ Civil Law Matters ◆ Immigration Law Applications and Petitions ◆ Intellectual Property Protection ◆ Legal Assistance and Paralegal Support I work with structure, citations, and strategy. Not guesswork. MARKETING AND BUSINESS SERVICES ◆ Marketing and Advertising Strategy ◆ Digital Marketing Campaign Planning ◆ Social Media Strategy ◆ SEO Analysis ◆ Copywriting and Editing ◆ Brand Messaging Optimization ◆ Canva Layout and Visual Structuring WHO I HELP ✔ Founders launching legally sound businesses ✔ International clients needing Philippine legal guidance ✔ Companies expanding or restructuring ✔ Professionals needing enforceable contracts ✔ Brands requiring compliant marketing strategies WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT ➤ Litigation trained analytical thinking ➤ Business oriented decision framing ➤ Persuasive and structured writing ➤ Risk aware marketing execution ➤ Detail driven and deadline disciplined You are not hiring a task taker. You are hiring a strategic partner. LET’S WORK If your project requires both legal protection and smart positioning, send me a message. Let’s build something legally sound and commercially strong.

I am Atty. John Marti Maghopoy, serving as a partner in the law firm of Matiling & Maghopoy. Here are some FAQs about us: How does your service stand out? We provide services based on diligent research, an analytical approach, the use of modern tools, prioritization of settling disputes out-of-court, and integrity above all. Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? No. The prices will depend on each service. We have to know the specific details of the matter before we can provide pricing. What is your typical process when working with a new client? The first order of business is that we extract all relevant information from the client. We do this by conversing. After getting all the details, we will advise on the best course of action, whether it be through the filing of a case or some other out-of-court remedies. Even if filing a case is the best for us financially, our priority is that our client gets what he or she deserves, even if that means not filing any case. What educational background and/or professional qualifications do you have in your field of practice? Attorneys Charissa Matiling and John Marti Maghopoy have the same educational background. They are both graduates of Philippine Science High School and the University of the Philippines of which they have science-based courses (B.S. in Applied Math, Cum Laude, for Atty. Matiling and B.S. in Economics for Atty. Maghopoy). This is how they honed their analytical proficiency in tackling cases. They also came from the same law school, the University of San Agustin. Atty. Matiling was a Provincial Assessor and is currently a Real Estate Appraiser while Atty. Maghopoy was a professional writer/editor and he now teaches Labor Law. How did you get started doing this type of work? We chose lawyering because of our skillsets and our passion to help others. What types of clients have you worked with? We have worked mainly with companies (outsourcing business, veterinary clinic, financing institution, printing business, real estate companies, construction firms), offering legal advice on contracts, labor issues, real estate issues and general business issues. We have also worked with individuals concerning criminal defense and prosecution as well as civil cases concerning quasi-delicts and damages. What advice would you give a client looking to hire a professional in your domain? They should choose the ones whose values align with theirs. What questions should clients think through before talking to professionals about their project? They should ask as early as possible on what to expect. A clear expectation of the project moving forward is the best approach in having a sound relationship with the professional.

I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Lawyer. My area of specialization is litigation. I handle Civil, Labor, Criminal, Administrative, Commercial, Intellectual Property Rights and Taxation cases. My skills and experiences in finance and accounting add great value to the services I offer.

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As a lawyer, I have broad legal background, with an experience working as an associate in the biggest law firm in the Philippines. Currently, I am working as a partner in my own law office, PPGTLaw, based in Cebu City, Philippines. I have represented a diverse group of clients in civil, criminal, administrative, labor and commercial litigation matters. I have likewise consulted with and advised clients on their various legal concerns. I have drafted, analyzed, reviewed and evaluated contracts, agreements and legal opinions. Concurrently, I am also a law professor at the University of the Visayas - Gullas Law School in Cebu City, Philippines, teaching various law subjects.

✅ Specializing in Contracts, Labor and Employment, Corporate Law, and Trademarks. ▬ Contract services ▬ ✔ Drafting and Preparing Contracts (Joint Venture Agreement, Service Agreement, Partnership Agreement) ✔ Advising on the stipulations on the contract ✔ Providing opinions 🏆 Contracts client review 🏆 Lawyers for my game business and upcoming food businesses from the Philippines. "He wrote contracts for the property that I'm buying and handled all paperworks that may need for the property to be fully mine. He's currently helping me with issues with my bank and he's currently doing well again. I am sure that he'll help me a lot in my current business and upcoming businesses. He'll surely help you as well in any legal matters." – Erickson T. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - – Erickson T. Lawyer needed to help make a partnership contract "Awesome working with Atty Francis. excellent and smart lawyer, responsive and always available. first time to get his service and will definitely use him again. I recommend him with no reservations and I look forward to working with him again!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - – Rem De Vera. ▬ Corporate services ▬ ✔ Preparing and filing Business Set-up Applications (Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation) ✔ Advising on the registrability of the business and best business setup ✔ Corporate Name and Company Verification searching ✔ Responding to Registrability Issues 🏆 Corporate client review 🏆 Looking for a Corporate Lawyer in the Philippines ""Excellent lawyer! Fantastic communication! Francis was incredibly humble and patient with me. He took time to listen to every aspect of the case before providing detailed feedback. Thanks for your insightful advice!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Jannet. ▬ Labor Law and Employment ▬ ✔ Drafting and Preparing Employment Contracts (Employment Contracts, Handbook, Probationary and Project Employee Contracts) ✔ Data Privacy and Anti-Bribery Policy ✔ Advising on proper employment set-up ✔ Advising on the rights and obligations of the Employee 🏆 Labor Law and Employment client review 🏆 Create a freelancer contract for me " I absolutely recommend Francis! He knows his stuff, is very professional, and he provided his output really quickly. He's also open to feedback. Thank you!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Arian Gaviola. ▬ About me ▬ ✔ Have worked with different businesses, specifically, outsourcing, importation, information technology providers, construction, food, and retail companies on the legal aspect of doing business in the Philippines ✔ Practiced at a leading law firm ✔ Member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. ✔ Juris Dortor, Arellano University