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P Linaw Law Office · Puerto Princesa
li·naw (n.) Filipino for clarity: knowing what a paper says before you sign it.
What the paper says
You know the fee before we start, in writing.
Walk-in notarial, no appointment needed.
We answer in Filipino, English or Cuyonon.
M What we help with
A small general practice for families and local businesses. If it isn't on this page, ask; if it isn't ours, we'll say who to see.
1. Making a signed paper official, so offices, banks and courts will accept it. You sign in front of a lawyer who checks that you are who you say.
"The bank won't take it until it's notarised."
1. Buying, selling, inheriting or fixing the papers for land. We check the title before anyone pays a peso.
"Lolo left the lot to all six of us. Now what?"
1. Starting a business, writing agreements, and reading the ones other people hand you before you sign.
"The landlord sent a five-page lease. Is clause 9 normal?"
1. The things that happen inside a family that the law has a say in. Handled quietly, in a closed room.
"We just want the children's support settled properly."
1. When something goes wrong between a worker and an employer. We advise workers and small employers alike, never both in the same case.
"They let me go and haven't released my final pay."
C Notary counter
Most second trips happen because of a missing ID or a missing signer. Pick your document and tick things off before you leave the house.
A general guide for this demo. Requirements can differ case by case, so call ahead if you're unsure.
F Fees, plainly
Notarial and first-consult fees are fixed. For bigger work, you get a written quote before anything starts.
| Service | From |
|---|---|
| Talk it through | |
| First consult45 minutes, with a written note after | ₱1,500 |
| Contract reviewUp to 10 pages, comments in the margin | ₱3,000 |
| Notarial counter | |
| Affidavit or juratLoss, residency, one-and-the-same person | ₱300 |
| Special power of attorney | ₱500 |
| Deed of saleDepends on the property; quoted at the counter | Quoted |
| We write it | |
| Demand letter | ₱3,500 |
| Lease or service agreement | ₱6,000 |
Illustrative fees for this demo. Government filing fees and taxes are separate and passed on at cost, with receipts.
B Book a consult
Tell us the kind of matter and when you're free. We'll confirm by text within the working day.
Weekdays 8:30–5:00, Saturdays 8:30–12:00. Walk in; no appointment needed.