Relentless Legal Defense.
Proven Courtroom Advocacy.
When your personal freedom, family stability, land title, or corporate assets are at stake, you need trial-tested counsel. Calingacion & Altavano delivers personalized, strategic legal solutions designed to secure justice and protect what matters most.
Calingacion & Altavano
Bgy. 8 Legazpi City, Albay
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Comprehensive Representation
Our Core Practice Areas
From complex commercial transactions and corporate compliance to high-stakes criminal trials and sensitive family proceedings, we advocate with precision and dedication.
Criminal Law
Strong and strategic defense when your liberty is at stake
- Criminal defense & courtroom trial advocacy
- Bail applications and urgent detention hearings
- Drug offenses under Republic Act 9165
- Estafa, financial fraud & digital cybercrimes
Family Law
Compassionate, discreet legal guidance for sensitive domestic affairs
- Declaration of Nullity of Marriage / Annulment
- Child custody, visitation schedules & support petitions
- Protection Orders under RA 9262 (TPO / PPO / BPO)
- Legal separation and conjugal property dissolution
Corporate Law
Full-spectrum corporate counsel for startups, SMEs, and enterprises
- Business formation, SEC registration & licensing
- Commercial contracts drafting, vetting & negotiations
- Corporate governance, compliance & annual filings
- Mergers, acquisitions & business restructuring
Labor & Employment
Workplace rights protection and institutional management advisory
- Illegal dismissal & constructive termination claims
- NLRC representation & SENA mediation hearings
- Employment contracts, non-competes & NDAs
- Labor standards compliance & employee benefits
Real Estate & Property
Safeguarding land ownership, transactions, and development rights
- Absolute Deed of Sale drafting & tax transfers
- Title due diligence with Registry of Deeds
- Land boundary disputes & unlawful detainer ejectment
- Long-term commercial leases & subdivision zoning
Estate Planning & Succession
Protecting family assets and ensuring seamless wealth transfer
- Last Will & Testament drafting and probate
- Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with sale
- TRAIN Law 6% estate tax compliance & BIR clearance
- Living trusts & business succession planning
Leadership & Legal Counsel
Meet Our Attorneys
Our team combines deep judicial experience, cross-disciplinary mastery, and aggressive advocacy to champion your cause.
Atty. Earl R. Calingacion
RN, LPT • Supreme Court of the Philippines
Managing Partner with a distinguished multidisciplinary background as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT).
His unique medical and pedagogical expertise provides sharp analytical clarity in complex litigation, domestic relations, corporate strategy, and comprehensive estate planning.
Direct Contact:
0995 774 0738
Atty. Marc Haru B. Altavano
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Senior Partner focusing on Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, and Labor Law.
With extensive experience in Administrative Law and courtroom trial representation, he crafts decisive legal strategies that protect both corporate entities and private individuals facing legal jeopardy.
Direct Contact:
0968 347 5169
Atty. Shaira Ysabela M. Belen
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Associate Attorney specializing in Criminal Defense, Real Estate Title Law, and Administrative Proceedings.
She is dedicated to meticulous jurisprudence research, robust pre-trial discovery preparation, and unyielding protection of clients' statutory rights.
Inquiries & Office Desk:
[email protected]Systematic Legal Excellence
The Calingacion & Altavano Client Advantage
We take the anxiety and ambiguity out of the Philippine legal system with structured, proactive representation.
Privileged Case Intake
We conduct an exhaustive preliminary factual intake under full attorney-client confidentiality to identify legal standing, risks, and procedural deadlines.
Evidence & Strategy
Our attorneys gather admissible documentary evidence, electronic records, witness affidavits, and applicable Supreme Court jurisprudence.
Negotiation or Trial
We pursue aggressive pre-trial negotiation or mediation when advantageous, while remaining fully armed and prepared to take your case to court verdict.
Decisive Resolution
We ensure judgments, titles, settlements, or dismissals are finalized, documented, and fully executed with court registries and agencies.
Legazpi City Law Chambers
Conveniently situated in the commercial heart of Albay, our office offers private consultation chambers designed for discreet client conferences.
Office Address:
168 Motorsales Building, Washington Road, Barangay 8, Legazpi City, 4500 Albay, Philippines
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Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(Weekend / Emergency appointments available upon prior notice)
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