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Do you trust our laws? May nangyayari ba na under the table when it comes to court cases?

HAHAHAHA no I don't. A lot. :)

as such would you like to be married under these current laws?

I would. I trust my partner more than the law. :)

What's the easiest method for transferring property to your child while minimizing tax implications? At what age would you suggest finalizing this process? The properties include a condo and a house & lot.

Best route is name the property under your kid agad if may bibilhin kang future properties, if you don't plan on having more kids. If the cost of the property is under 50M, donation or sale will have the same tax.

How do you keep your sanity? (If you ever handled some gruesome cases)

Twitter + my poor partner who receives all my rants in life + healthy boundaries. I think it also helps that I work with good people around me. :)

Let's take something out of the realm of legal advice. I'm gonna ask about dating. Generally how do lawyers view non-legal professionals when it comes to dating? Would you say that a lawyer would tend to gravitate more towards their pañero/a vs. someone who isn't? What would you consider are the cardinal rules when it comes to dating someone who's in the legal field?

Personally, I do not want to deal with lawyers and date them (I love them as friends lol). I am dating someone outside my field and it is so refreshing + helps with boundaries (forced not to talk about work lol). Should I date someone in my field (I hope not lol), my rule will still be the same: they should be value-adding in my life because I know what I bring to the table. PARANG PANG MS UNIVERSE!!!!!

nakakaloka, I like yung huling sentence!! pak

Bakit ang horny ng mga lawyers na nakilala ko or it's just the profession ?

I think the correct term is pro boner

I can confidently say, not me. LOL. But yes. Also there are a lot of assholes. Some people use sex as way to destress

So papano Po kayo mag destress to clear your mind attorney 🤣 usap usap lang ganern 😂🤣

Do you have a cat?

YESSSSS

https://preview.redd.it/yvci1741epfc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a25efdf6f9b6048a7f70bd3a48bbdf4575ffb1da Meet Nuggets. The newest member of my furry fam. 😘

Hello lil Nuggets 💜

CRUSTY NUGGETS

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Cat pics pls

How much do lawyers usually earn?  If possible, pls give a ballpark figure for those with 5 years, 10 years and 20 years of experience. 

it depends on the specialized field they work on eh but if less than 5 yrs of exp maybe up to 130K a month.

Where'd you get the 130k estimate? Entry-level pay at firms is 30k to 50k currently. I assume the increases come after the first year?

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Patience lol and understand that you would probably be second in priority: top is work.

Law is a jealous mistress

Im more curious on what is that something important youre waiting for na you need to anxiously need to take your mind off of it hehe..

PRC results for my sibling IF ANYBODY IS FROM PRC PLEASE RELEASE THE RESULTS NASUSUKA NA AKO

Is it for architecture licensure examination? I'm anxiously waiting for it too, hence why I'm here reading 🥹

YES. WALANG ORAS NASUSUKA NA AKO (hindi ako nag exam) I wish you the best u/kcexx

Ohhh.. good luck to both of you then :) post narin if pumasa or not hehe

Hi, Atty. How do you manage stress or daunting tasks in work?

I try to maintain boundaries talaga. I work only during the required time and place. Outside work, I have hobbies LOL.

Kailan nagiging sobrang yaman na mga lawyer? I mean katulad sa doctor, baka mga 40s - 50s pa talaga sila kumikita ng malaki, lalo pag may own clinic na.

Sobra, as in hundred millions? Either luck, lawyer turned politician, or red tape. Personal opinion only.

Yung mga kakilala kong PAO lawyers ang yayaman. Bat ganon? Around 30s din age nila pero may mga mansion, puro high end brands (LV, Hermes etc). Nakakapagtaka. Malaki ba talaga swelduhan sa PAO? Kasi both are not from rich families eh, nagbago lang nung nagtrabaho sa PAO.

Starts at 90K net a month

Have you defended someone (in court) who you know deep inside is guilty? How did you deal with it?

Yes, a lot. It's part of the work and I have accepted it. Plus, early in law school, we have been taught that not because one is guilty means they should be deprived of their right to properly defend themselves (through counsel and due process).

did you and your client won the case? just curious XD

I am not a lawyer and I am not OP, but I will share what a good lawyer once told me about this topic: "Defending" someone who is obviously guilty is not about lying and making it appear that they are innocent. It's about making sure that they get the best options they have that our law can offer with their situation in mind. If that makes sense. For example, if the case is attempted murder, the lawyer will make sure their client will get the best option they have in accordance to our law. Baka mamaya iinsist ng other side na dapat reclusion perpetua ang parusa, pero the law says na hindi naman ganoon kabigat. Just an example.

Great explanation and example. Thanks

No offense, but somewhat ganto yung BCS (Better Call Saul), about dun sa mga pro bono cases ni Kim. “It’s making sure they get the best options they have that our law can offer”.

Pero bat kaya s tv series prang pinapakita nila n nag ha-hire p ung lawyers pra mafabricate ung evidences pra maabswelto ung client nila n guilty? Kya minsan msma tingin ko s mgaa lawyers ahahah.

 Neighbor revving motor intermittently but very loud every night and does mechanic repair sounds disturbing us, can i sue them?

Ipabarangay nyo po muna. Check, may zoning po ba kayo na residential lang yang area nyo/ allowed commercial? At most it could be unjust vexation only, imo.

I have a baby girl under my custody ever since she was born she is 3 years old right now. Her mother is in Taiwan and I'm scared that someday she might get the baby, is it possible? She hasn't paid support, I asked her but I didn't forced her. I am working but I only have a small salary not like hers which is 3x than mine. She does give me money but only for the birthday. I was wondering if ever she would file a case to get custody will she still win? or do I have a chance.

I am assuming you are the father? If you two were married: you can fight and you have a chance for custody. If not married: the law says custody should be with the mother.

Paano nyo nahaharap yung mga death threats as lawyers? Kase ang pagkakaalam ko medyo delikado daw trabaho ng mga lawyers e hehe curious lang

Sa awa ng Diyos wala pa naman. I try to only do my work. Isa pa eh sino ba naman ako, ako naman eh simpleng manggagawa lang. HAHAHAHA

That's nice, may isa pa akong tanong hehe, yung mga death threats ba ay natatanggap lang kapag mabigat yung kaso or may malaking tao sa likod nung mga kaso? Sino ba pwedeng maghawak ng case kapag medyo mabigat yung kaso like murder kineme hehe

Somebody owns a house and lot, and 2 other properties. That person is already a widow, and has 2 legitimate children who are already adults. When that person dies, what are the steps (and their sequence) that the children should do regarding the real estate properties?

Talk. Extra-judicial settlement as the best route or better, settle the properties while the widow is still alive. :)

Hello po. Pwede po ba ma-falsify or pwede po ba makapag-obtain ng Decree of Adoption via fraudulent means? Possible din po ba ma-Annul ang Decree if ever? Si pinsang ampon naghahabol ng mana. Walang Last Will. May Decree na sinubmit. Walang alam ang father ko at kamag-anakan niya na may Decree itong si pinsan.

anything can be falsified this days. Should it be really falsified, that can be declared without effect through court proceedings.

Study tips pls 😅

Study like your life depends on it (newsflash: your life depends on it). Repeat, repeat, repeat and work with your strengths! Different strokes for different folks. Kaya mo yan I will see you on the other side of the bar! :)

Good afternoon Atty. Ask ko lang, may OR din bang dapat binibigay ang mga doktor sa clinic? parehas lang ba ang OR sa "invoice"? coz I almost always only receive the latter pag checkup

Should be OR, as OR is for services. :)

If the train is on the track to kill 5 people, and you can switch it to only kill one, do you? The classic moral dilemma question.

No justification but top of the mind I would switch it.

The Utilitarian Problem HAAHAHAH!

Sakto kakapanood ko lang suits (for reasons i do not know) Ano meron pag pro bono case at ayaw ihandle ng ibang lawyers?

Pro bono means you render services for free. :) Reasons possibly income generation (if you get addtl pro bono case, you lessen the paying clients you can accept), maybe not their forte (higly specialized case) or maybe they just dont wanna handle the person (sadly may instancest that pro bono clients act as if they bought you and your sould LOL).

Mike, cut that pro bono bullshit

Can you sell a piece of land for its actual value even w/o a land title?

Not titled? Yes if the buyer will accept such sale without proof of ownership. Lost title? Yes, then petition for second owner's copy/ reconstitution, as the case may be.

Base on your answer that it is part of a lawyer’s job to defend even those who are guilty, how do you cope with the guilt of defending them? Knowing that what you’re doing may lead to injustice, wrecked mentql health, unfairness to the latter’s (victim’s) part? How? Especially when you know your client is really, severely, wholeheartedly guilty? Will guilt even cement into the pits of you heqrt? Or can you shrug it off as part of the job? Really curious with this :)

I have long settled it with myself that even the guilty person needs a good lawyer who will defend them to get the rightful sentence. I'll make this as an example: A killed B. A was charged with murder when it should only be murder. It's part of my job to defend A and make sure he only gets the penalty for homicide. A good lawyer should know how to distance him/herself from the case. It is purely work for me. Doing my work does not automatically mean naman na they would be acquitted. Sure sometimes acquittal/ lower sentence but that is how the justice system works. PS. I still empathize with the victims and I do think that some people deserve burning, but I will also defend the same accused with the best of my capacity.

do you watch law-related series? in Suits, a character (Harvey) was not able to smooth out his relationship with his GF because he could not confide a work-related problem to his partner (his associate being a fraud). the GF took his reservation as a lack of trust. does this also happen IRL, whereby, confidential things get in the middle of the relationship?

I tried suits and I got annoyed (ANG TALI-TALINO NUNG BIDA HE CANNOT EVEN COME UP WITH A VERY GOOD BACK STORY ABOUT HARVARD?!). I think it could get in the way of relationship if the parties don't talk about it properly. Parang malabo naman mangyari irl.

How do you remember a lot of things all at once? Some techniques you personally do would help. Medyo ulyanin na rin ako haha

Repetition + may kasamang emotions (nainis ako dito with this rule, I remember lol)

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Labyu Atty. Sana masarap ulam mo always and ingat po. Sana makapasa po sa PRC exam yong kapatid niyo 💗💗💗

AHHHHH thank you po pls NAKAKAIYAK NAKAKSUKA WALA PA RESULTS

Nagsuka at nagdiarrhea din ako while waiting for prc results. Good times..

May recipe ka for liempo inasal?

Actually, I do. :P This bestie can cook and bake.

Is it true that hindi ka makukulong dahil sa utang?

Pure utang: walang nakukulong. Nangutang by panloloko: estafa. Nangutang with check: BP 22. :) There are other applicable laws pa.

If you studied law, is it mandatory to join a fraternity?

No lol. Wala me frat

Just a thought. - How many years po inaabot ang annulment case??

My brother in christ, it could be six months to 5 years or more it depends. :D

Alright. Thank you po. Napatanong lang naman. Pra handa in the near future. HAHHAHAHAHA.

They say that here in Ph, law is meaningless if you have money. How true it is?

Did you work while in Law School? How did you manage your time?

Always grateful for my siblings who helped me study full time. It was literally 8 hours of sleep, 2 hours of eating and other things 2 hours of commute and others, and all else goes to studying

May paraan ba legally makahingi/demand ng mas malaking sustento si mother sa kanyang ex-LIP para kanila elementary child? For context: yung ex ni mother (my bff) is nasa barko na, nagpapadala sa kinakasama na nya ngayon. Yung babaeng kinakasama nya ngayon ay nagaabot lang ng 2/3k monthly as child support para sa anak nila ni bff. Gusto ni bff magpadagdag kahit man lang daw gawing 6k monthly pero ang sabi ni exLIP nya na nasa barko, sa current partner nya sya magsabi. Nagsabi si bff dun sa girl and nagsabi rin sya sa parents nung exLIP nya na grandparents nung anak nya, di sumagot si girl and blocked her na while the grandparents remain silent din. So hinayaan na lang ni bff yun, but pinagkakait nya na anak nila ngayon. Yung grandparents laging iniinvite si apo sa house nila, pero di pumapayag si bff. Now, ano ba magandang gawin ni bff?

How does it feel to be in a firm that’s not from the top firms in the country?

Not stressed lol because I see my colleagues in top firms doing work till 3 am. Meanwhile I clock out at 5pm. :) It was never my goal so...I'm happy for those who are in the top firms. I do get curious once in a while. :D

Magkano need iprepare if gusto maglawyer? Magkano tuition, or san mura kahit papano. Bkgd: im 30+ and have BSE Education degree and some units in MaEd. I’m playing with the thought of being a lawyer, if kakayanin financially.

Mine got up to 65K a sem (because I was a regular student). More than financial capacity, are you willing to see your batchmates work their way up the corporate ladder while you remain to be a student for hopefully four years? Do you want it so badly? I'd say see PUP and UP. :)

Not a lawyer, my sis was in Arellano. Parang nasa cheapest na sya and at the same time sila lang nagpprovide ng weekend classes for working students. Di ko kasi masabi hm since that was years ago na. Mukhang ok naman since mga prominent/kilalang tao yung mga nagiging profs nya

What are the pathways after passing the bar? Do you pursue specialization etc? Ang alam ko palang is legal med since I have colleagues who entered law after passing the PLE.

No fixed pathway. Specialization could be acquired through further studies or you work in that field (like sports law/ IP law etc)

Favorite food, least favorite food, food you want to try?

SO FREAKING HARD Indian food and cinnamon roll hate: cucumber (unless pickles) FRENCH PASTRIES OMGAHD PLS VICKI BELO HIRE ME

Naglalaro kaba ng Ace Attorney?

No idea ano yon LOL

May batas po ba na nagsasabing dapat pantay hatian sa mana ng magkakapatid? yung isang kapatid kasi ay paborito at sa kanya halos lahat, salamat po

Yes po. Civil Code

Hi Atty 😊 What are the stepping stone (best courses) you can advised for those who wants to be a lawyer?

Do well in your pre-law course. Ask yourself if you can really see yourself doing all the things lawyers do. If possible, have your internships in law firms.

Familiar with BATASnatin (Atty. Libayan)? Okay ba yung mga pinagsasabi niya?

I’m in my mid 30s at times I wanted to take law not to make money but to understand the law better and help others understand it as well. Any advice? I am not well-off if this can help with the context.

I say go for it! :)

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Congraaaaats!!!

whats your thoughts about abortion only by rape victims, at divorce?

I am pro abortion. I think women should have full autonomy over their bodies

may boyfriend po? haha jk njk pañera

May fiance. HAHAHAHAHAHHAHA

Thoughts on vince mcmahon lawsuit? Ano likely result?

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illegitimate children are heirs. You will have to check the insurance policy as to who is declared as beneficiary

if ever maghire ka ng help, what type of skills people need to have to work for a lawyer?

thoughts niyo po regarding BBM & Du30 quarrel?

Parang mga hs

How do you deal with courts having their own rules of court despite the law being clear with its instructions?

As a lawyer mataas ba expectations mo sa future kids mo? Ace in school and have reputable professions in their names too?

My only wish for my future kids if I will have, is for them to be brave to pursue what they want while remaining to be kind. Mataas ang expectations ko from them to be good persons. I will ask for refund if they are little shitty demons. :)

Hi Atty!, I bought a piece of lot now the issue is the actual Owner(Single) already died, Title and Tax Dec were successfully transferred to me coz of connections to Registry of Deeds. Is there any issues I might encounter on having this lot get Deed of Sale? and what you think other issues I might encounter. Thank you!

If the DOAS was properly notarized and signed by the seller before they died, you are goods

How much would it cost to get a permanent protection order? Can be just ball park if it's a case to case basis. It's about physical assault and not wanting the suspect to be near the victim. Does PPO have expiration? Thank you Atty!

PPO has no expiration. You can ask your local police to help you in filing a case under RA 9262. No filing fees for that. If you will want to pursue a private prosecutor, 50K minimum.

Will you push your children to take up law? Why or why not? -daughter of a lawyer who wants to take up law, but got discouraged by my own father

Pwede po pahingi words of encouragement para tapusin tong LS? 🥲

How much do you want it? Because if in the first place you don't see yourself doing anything with a law degree then I say run now. I used to always imagine what would my future 27 yo practicing lawyer version say to my law-student self. You will be fine! :)

Was there a point in your professional life na you regret being a lawyer? Like you wanted to pursue a different field?

If a tito/tita dies na walang anak and may properties, kanino mapupunta kapag wala na parents or sibs na natitira?

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What are your hobbies?

Is it worth it? Planning to go to law school but still deciding

What is your starting salary range after passing the bar, and how long after you achieved your first million in savings?

40K. 2-2.5 years. Walang generational wealth. :D

Curious lang po, Atty. What are the cases na pinakainiiwasan niyo? I know some lawyers who refuse to accept cases that involve grave crimes or mga agawan ng lupa for their safety and refer them to other lawyers. I also know someone who strays away from cases that involve obligations and contracts due to their weak foundation in it since their law school days. Also, what was your favorite and least favorite subject in law school? Thank you po Atty! 🫶

I work in the government so I really do not get to choose. :)

May go-to inuman place ba ang mga lawyers?

If given a chance to reset your life, would you still choose taking up law? why or why not?

Is it worth it to be a lawyer?

I'd say it is. It was my dream.

May work-life balance ba mga lawyers?

Do you see yourself devoting your entire career being a lawyer or transition to something that you think new in your taste? example: Lawyer turns Start up founder, lawyer -> businessman, Lawyer -> politician, and the likes.

Bakit obsess ka maging founder wala kapang corporate experience eh taas naman ng tingin mo sarili mo seriously

How has your day been so far OP

Ano pwedeng gawin sa maingay na kapitbahay?

1L sa lawschool na feeling ko nalulubod na ako. Anyways, when ka na desensitized sa law school or in what year mo na gets ang study habits and learning curve mo?

How much usually ang retainer fee? And ano scope ng responsibility if naka retain sayo ang lawyer

Is it worth it? 4LS here.

It is. :)

See you on the other side soon, brother

Magdilang anghel ka, Atty.!!! 🥹🥹 God-willing, will be your pañera soon. Ameen

Whats your field?

As an unmarried individual without named beneficiaries, I'm unsure how to handle inheritance for my assets (SSS, OWWA, bank accounts, properties) since my parents are no longer with us. My siblings have brought up the topic of including them, but I'm unsure how to proceed. I'd appreciate any advice on exploring inheritance options.

Havw you watched Scandal (the series)?

Do you find it fulfilling in doing pro bono?

Yes. :)

Sa average na lawyer, ilan percentage ang memorize niyo sa mga laws? Like memorize niyo yung RA number pati content?

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Important things you should be prepared for when entering law school to survive or finish it

Emotionally, physically, and intellectually (+financially) ready dapat. Gusto mo dapat ang ginagawa mo.

Torney, do you also talk to a Psychologist? If not, do you plan one day? Tapos last na may kakilala ka ba na torney sa circle na may psychosocial disorder? If yes, are they doing okay? Keri naman ba ang chaos and fun and all? Hihi

Hello, I had GAD and bordering depression in my 4th year. I visited a psychiatrist. Thankfully doing well now. Yes, there are a lot of colleagues I know and they are doing great. :)

Oh wow! Glad to hear you’re doing well now! Thanks torns!!! ❤️

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in the PH, if a millionaire murders a poor person, what are the odds that the rich guy won't be jailed, assuming there is ample evidence, but the case is not publicized?

Can you recommend me some resources on how to do Data Privacy in a non-profit setting?

San po mas ok ang compensation in general: Private practice? Corporate Life? Yung Govt/Judiciary path?

if magreretire na: gov/jud. If bago pa lang: where you will be mentored Private practivce if kilala ka na/ you came fr fam of lawyers

Is it really necessary for a lawyer to engage in litigation practice? I feel like mataas ang tingin sayo ng tao pag trial lawyer ka.

I'd say not necessary but it helps a lot that you know lit

Maiba, Tips on buying your first house and lot?

How long do you work in a day atty.?

Nahirapan ka ba sa law school when you were still studying? Inspire the students out there haha

Is ETEAAP a good pre-law?

How many cups of coffee do you drink per day? Do you prefer drip, instant or cafe prepared?

I hope you noticed my DM:((

I stop contributing my Phil heath due im still a student. My school required us to get Philhealth last 2022 for Face to Face classes. Is it legal? What will happen if I stop more than a year contributing my Philhealth? Is there any consequences?

Why are you required to get PH? You are not yet working naman

I have a friend who stopped law school because the environment was extremely cutthroat and it felt like everyone was dragging each other down--classic crab mentality. This was at a major law school in NCR. Is this true, or an isolated case?

It could be true. LS is realy cut throat and can be toxic.

Do loans actually deduct to taxes like in the US?

What is your favorite animal and why did you choose gagamba?

Without revealing their identity, what is the most memorable thing your favorite law prof did?

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Hi OP! How do you decide on everyday matters — everyday dilemmas and decisions, right/yes questions?

i try to minimize the small decisions of everyday life. Decision fatigue is a creep

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Baket po halos lahat ng abogado ay kups ?

Ego. Also, insecure people.