Experience. Expertise. Results.
We are a law firm with over 30 years of strategic litigation experience. We deliver proven results in criminal, civil, and labor law across the Philippines.
J.M Clerigo & Associates is a boutique litigation office built on decades of proven experience, strategic thinking, and unwavering client advocacy. We are committed to delivering cost-effective legal solutions while guiding you through the most complex challenges with clarity and conviction. Every case is handled with the same level of urgency, precision, and respect we would expect for ourselves.We integrate technology and structure into every process to ensure accuracy and consistency. Our modern document, case, and practice management tools keep us organized, responsive, and fully in control of every matter we handle. This allows us to account for every piece of evidence, track every deadline, and stay fully prepared – whether in court or in conference.Clients trust us not just for our legal skill, but for the reliability and discipline with which we manage their cases. We understand that real advocacy requires more than strong arguments – it requires structure, follow-through, and transparency from start to finish.
ATTY. JE CLERIGO
Seasoned Trial Lawyer · Problem Solver · Trusted Advisor
When you choose Atty. Je Clerigo, you gain more than just a lawyer; you get a partner who will guide you through the litigation, protect your interests, and keep you informed and empowered from start to finish. His boutique firm is built on the belief that exceptional advocacy shouldn’t feel impersonal or leave you in the dark.
Atty. Je founded his practice with one clear vision: to focus exclusively on litigation, and then to do it better. A graduate of San Beda University College of Law, he passed the Bar in 1994 and has since been in courtrooms nationwide, fighting for clients’ rights and sharpening his trial skills.Before launching J.M. Clerigo & Associates, Atty. Je was in-house counsel for a publicly listed real estate leader. There, he mastered the ins and outs of development – from land negotiations and title consolidation to securing permits and closing sales – so he can anticipate and solve practical issues before they become disputes. He’s also handled everything from labor and employee disputes within the company, to developer-buyer disagreements, to homeowners’ association conflicts.Earlier in his career, Atty. Je honed his litigation skills at a prominent Makati firm, diving into criminal, civil, and administrative cases of all kinds. Today, he shares his expertise with his whole team through regular in-house seminars on trial strategy, legal writing, research, and client care, so every member of J.M. Clerigo & Associates fights with the same intensity and skill.Recently, he served as an elected official in his hometown of Tiwi, Albay, where he came face to face with the problems and challenges that politicians and public figures encounter, thus giving him the insight to help them confront, navigate around, and resolve these issues.With Atty. Je, you’re assured that your case gets personal attention, seasoned courtroom expertise, and a commitment to achieve the best outcome for you.
PRACTICE AREAS
J.M. Clerigo & Associates is grounded in litigation. We appear before regular and special courts, administrative agencies, arbitration tribunals, and appellate courts—representing both individuals and businesses across a range of legal matters. Whether the case is complex or routine, each one is approached with precision, preparation, and a clear focus on results.
CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Our criminal practice is mainly divided into two trial courts – the regular courts, i.e., regional trial courts, and the Sandiganbayan, the anti-graft court in the Philippines. We have both successfully prosecuted and defended criminal cases in both these fronts.
ADMINISTRATIVE LAWS
We represent both complainants and respondents in cases before the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB), a national government agency that regulates and, in so doing, is the quasi-judicial body for land use development, real estate and housing regulation.
LABOR LAWS
Labor laws in the country are found mainly in the Labor Code of the Philippines. It addresses the both the employees’ and employers’ rights and limitations on hiring process, working conditions, benefits, company prerogatives, and mutual relations. Our approach – since we represent mostly employers – is to balance and harmonize these rights while at the same time focusing on the needs of the business. After all, without the business, both parties will not exist.
ARBITRATION
Arbitration proceedings by the CIAC (Construction Industry Arbitration Commission) refer to disputes arising out of construction contracts. We have represented both the owners and the contractor in these proceedings. As to all other matters - except construction agreements, and mostly commercial contract disputes - the arbitration is administered by the PDRCI or the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. We have likewise represented clients here.
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Appeals in the country take place in either regional or national courts. Regional trial courts (RTCs) are where decisions of metropolitan trial courts and municipal trial courts are appealed. The Court of Appeals and Supreme Court also exercise appellate jurisdiction. We have represented both appellants and appellees in these courts.
FAMILY LAW
We have successfully represented parties seeking annulment of their marriages, dissolution of property regime, division of properties, custody of minor children. We have also successfully prosecuted and defended parties under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act or Republic Act 9262.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US
“You need someone on your team who gels well, is results-oriented, and gets the job done, on time. Atty. Je does that: he listens well, empathetic, trustworthy, fiercely loyal. Has your best interest at heart.”—Eros G. Kaw, Chief Tech Support, BioCleaner Worldwide
“My name is Jesse Rosenthal. I’m an American living in the Philippines for 7 years now. I’m in the contact center and business process outsourcing industry. I know how difficult it can be for expatriates to come to this country and find good counsel. When I say good counsel, I mean counsel that is highly competent, loyal, straightforward, and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. In my time in the Philippines I have interviewed more lawyers and law firms than I can count. Of all of those firms I have chosen only 3 to build long-term relationships with, and one of those three is Attorney Je Clerigo, his lawyers, and his firm. Attorney Clerigo has been accommodating to the most difficult, and sometimes unreasonable requests that I place upon him, never hesitating to inform me when he thinks I’m making a mistake, but at the same time always willing to give the 110% effort of himself and his firm once I make up my mind on the path forward. I have come to regard Attorney Je Clerigo as more than a wonderful lawyer, but a true friend as well. If you are in need of a law firm upon which you can both trust and rely, I recommend you schedule a meeting with the Law Office of Attorney Je Froilan Clerigo.”—Jesse Rosenthal, Managing Director, Pacific Business Group Limited & Chief Executive Office of Clear Channel Contact Solutions
“I have found this firm to be one of the best to work with in many ways. Nobody wants to be involved in any law suit but having the right attorney that will look out for your best interest is what you need. Client-friendly and open communication are what impressed me the most. When I need an answer to questions, I always received prompt responses whatever was my inquiry - real-estate, immigration or even if I wanted to buy a property. I would highly recommend this firm for legal representation and would use them again myself.Je, thank you so much, you are a true ‘Pare’.”—Moataz Omar Al Ghalayini
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