YOUR advisers
Atty. Rainier Mamangun
Atty. Rainier Mamangun is a Founding Partner of the Firm.
His expertise in Family Law and Real Estate Law covers representation and advisory services in annulment, declaration of nullity of marriage, recognition of foreign divorce, child custody, spousal and child support, adoption, and domestic abuse cases, among others. For almost two decades, he has worked on over 300 family law-related cases.
He has also provided services to a multitude of clients, both locals and foreigners, in the areas of property purchase; guidance in investments on real properties in the Philippines; transfer & registration of title; expropriation; due diligence; contract drafting & review; cases before the Human Settlements Adjudication Commission; cases filed with the regular courts such as for ejectment, reconstitution of lost title, issuance of new title, reconveyance, cancellation of adverse claim, breach of contract, and settlement of estate, among others. His years of experience allow him to address his clients' concerns effectively and facilitate a cost-efficient and successful accomplishment of their objectives.
In 2013, Atty. Mamangun was the recipient of the Certificate of Selection in the area of Family Law from Legal’s Finest -- a premier guide to the world’s leading attorneys based in the United Kingdom. In 2020, he was the awarded the Certificate of Excellence from Advisory Excellence, a London-based organization which profiles the best legal advisers around the globe, for his outstanding performance in the area of Family Law. In 2021, he became one of the select few to be invited to the prestigious Asociacion Europea de Abogados, the largest network of lawyers in the world based in Alicante, Spain. After a rigorous selection and judging process, Lawyer Monthly, a legal publication based in the United Kingdom, has recently bestowed upon our Atty. Rainier Mamangun the Lawyer of the Year Award in the field of Family Law for the Year 2021. In 2022, his Firm was profiled on Global Law Experts as its "Recommended Firm" in the area of Real Estate in the Philippines. GLE is the premier guide to leading attorneys throughout the world with member firms from over 140 countries in over 50 practice areas.
ASSOCIATES
JOSE RAPHAEL VIRTUCIO
JOSE RAPHAEL VIRTUCIO
JOSE RAPHAEL VIRTUCIO
Jose started his legal career as a paralegal in Generalaw Abogados where he had extensive experience in criminal law, family law, and civil law. He was deeply involved in administrative concerns, including issues involving local government units. While in law school, his skills were recognized by his peers when he competed in several nati
Jose started his legal career as a paralegal in Generalaw Abogados where he had extensive experience in criminal law, family law, and civil law. He was deeply involved in administrative concerns, including issues involving local government units. While in law school, his skills were recognized by his peers when he competed in several national moot court competitions, culminating in his election as President of the Moot Court Circle of Ateneo de Naga University.
Jose obtained his Juris Doctor Degree with Thesis from the Ateneo de Naga University in 2022, and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in April 2023. His thesis and passion revolve heavily on international law and relations.
CLARISSA MORAGA
JOSE RAPHAEL VIRTUCIO
JOSE RAPHAEL VIRTUCIO
Clarissa had her internship at the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) in Baguio City where she assisted individuals, including indigents, in varying civil, criminal, and labor concerns.
She obtained her law degree from the Arellano University School of Law in 2018 and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2022. She completed her bach
Clarissa had her internship at the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) in Baguio City where she assisted individuals, including indigents, in varying civil, criminal, and labor concerns.
She obtained her law degree from the Arellano University School of Law in 2018 and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2022. She completed her bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the University of the East - Caloocan in 2009.
CHILES MEGAN M. AREÑO
CHILES MEGAN M. AREÑO
CHILES MEGAN M. AREÑO
Megan’s practice areas include corporate law, contracts, commercial litigation, intra-corporate disputes, estate planning and settlement of estates.
She serves as corporate secretary to several of LMJA’s clients, and regularly provides legal and advisory services to foreign and domestic firms. Her corporate practice includes company format
Megan’s practice areas include corporate law, contracts, commercial litigation, intra-corporate disputes, estate planning and settlement of estates.
She serves as corporate secretary to several of LMJA’s clients, and regularly provides legal and advisory services to foreign and domestic firms. Her corporate practice includes company formation, corporate housekeeping, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Megan also has experience in real estate disputes, and represents the country’s top real estate developers in civil and administrative litigation. As part of her commercial litigation practice, she represents clients in actions involving financial fraud and embezzlement.
Megan obtained her Juris Doctor degree from San Beda College Alabang – School of Law in 2019, and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2020. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Legal Management at San Beda University.
NATHALIA TOLENTINO
CHILES MEGAN M. AREÑO
CHILES MEGAN M. AREÑO
Nathalia’s practice areas include corporate law, data privacy and labor law. She renders advisory services on a daily basis to LMJA’s multinational and foreign clients, where her experience in the Office of the Deputy Privacy Commissioner of the National Privacy Commission has proven invaluable. Nathalia also has experience in immigratio
Nathalia’s practice areas include corporate law, data privacy and labor law. She renders advisory services on a daily basis to LMJA’s multinational and foreign clients, where her experience in the Office of the Deputy Privacy Commissioner of the National Privacy Commission has proven invaluable. Nathalia also has experience in immigration law and naturalization, commercial transactions, and settlement of estates.
Nathalia obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the De La Salle University Tañada-Diokno School of Law in 2019 and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2022. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at De La Salle University.
INTERNS
JASMIN DENISSE DELA CRUZ
JASMIN DENISSE DELA CRUZ
JASMIN DENISSE DELA CRUZ
Denisse is LMJA’s legal intern. She has recently completed her Juris Doctor degree at San Beda College of Alabang – School of Law. She writes for the Beda Law Review as an Associate Editor, and has extensive proficiency in legal research and legal writing. Denisse also shares a passion for the environment, being a member of her school’s E
Denisse is LMJA’s legal intern. She has recently completed her Juris Doctor degree at San Beda College of Alabang – School of Law. She writes for the Beda Law Review as an Associate Editor, and has extensive proficiency in legal research and legal writing. Denisse also shares a passion for the environment, being a member of her school’s Environmental Law Society.
Denisse obtained her bachelor’s degree in Development Communication at University of the Philippines – Los Baños in 2017.
AMARYLLIS HUGUET
JASMIN DENISSE DELA CRUZ
JASMIN DENISSE DELA CRUZ
Ama is in her third year of law school at University Grenoble Alpes in France. Alongside her legal studies she is pursuing foreign applied languages, specifically English and Arabic. Ama's internship at the Firm, though for a limited period of time, is expected to enable her to gain a better understanding of Philippine law in the
Ama is in her third year of law school at University Grenoble Alpes in France. Alongside her legal studies she is pursuing foreign applied languages, specifically English and Arabic. Ama's internship at the Firm, though for a limited period of time, is expected to enable her to gain a better understanding of Philippine law in the context of her avowed pursuit of specializing in International Law.
STAFF
ROWENA LOBATON
ROWENA LOBATON
ROWENA LOBATON
Rowena manages the day-to-day operations of LMJA, and is in charge of its administrative and clerical staff. She is responsible for tax, regulatory and local business compliance, and manages LMJA’s client database.
Her dedication and experience to LMJA are unmatched. For the past thirteen years, Weng has provided administrative support to
Rowena manages the day-to-day operations of LMJA, and is in charge of its administrative and clerical staff. She is responsible for tax, regulatory and local business compliance, and manages LMJA’s client database.
Her dedication and experience to LMJA are unmatched. For the past thirteen years, Weng has provided administrative support to all of LMJA’s lawyers, including its Founding Partners.
Weng completed her Computer Secretarial degree at West Negros University, Bacolod City.
JOCELYN TANIO
ROWENA LOBATON
ROWENA LOBATON
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