Eclevia Ballares Ybañez & Evangelista (EBY & E) Law Office serves clients from its main office at Unit 206, 2nd Floor, P & J Lim Building, Tiano Brothers corner Kalambaguhan Street, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, with satellite locations in Molugan, El Salvador City and Tin-ao, Agusan, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental. The firm is led by Attorney Michael Carl Lagrosas Eclevia together with partners Jaya Rhys Ybañez, Enricco Albert Ballarez, and Jel Arnett Astillo Evangelista, bringing coordinated advocacy and practical counsel to individuals and businesses.

The practice covers civil litigation, criminal defense, labor matters, estate planning, and real estate. The team manages case strategy, pleadings, evidence, and hearings in civil disputes; protects due process rights in criminal cases from investigation and bail through courtroom representation; advises on workplace rights and compliance in employment conflicts; drafts wills and succession instruments; and guides clients through property transactions with risk-focused due diligence.

Client service is structured for accessibility and follow-through, with weekday and Saturday office hours, appointment-based consultations, and responsive communication by phone and email. Multiple office locations allow clients to meet counsel near their community, while the lawyers emphasize precise guidance and a cautious, step-by-step approach tailored to the facts of each matter.

About Eclevia Ballares Ybañez & Evangelista (EBY & E) Law Office

4 people in their team


Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Criminal Defense
Employment & Labor
Private Client
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

The firm represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation, handling strategy, pleadings, motions, evidence, and hearings from the outset of a dispute through resolution. The team evaluates claims and defenses early, preserves key facts, negotiates where appropriate, and prepares for trial to protect client interests in courts serving Cagayan de Oro and nearby areas.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Antitrust Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Business

Professional legal services in Business.
Accounting & Auditing
FDA Law
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax

Corporate & Commercial

Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Cannabis Law

Banking & Finance

Funds & Asset Management
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets
Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Project Finance
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law

Criminal Defense

EBY & E defends clients at every stage of a criminal case, including consultation during investigation, bail applications, arraignment, and trial. The lawyers scrutinize probable cause and evidence, file targeted motions, negotiate charge reductions or pleas when beneficial, and deliver focused courtroom advocacy aimed at safeguarding rights and achieving the best available outcome.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Employment & Labor

The firm advises on labor law issues such as dismissal disputes, wage and benefit claims, workplace investigations, and compliance with company policies. The team prepares position papers and evidence, represents clients in conferences and hearings, and structures settlements or corrective measures that align with Philippine labor standards while minimizing operational risk.

Private Client

For estate planning matters, the lawyers prepare wills, contingent powers, and related documents, and guide families on succession options and procedures. They organize asset inventories, coordinate notarization and filings, and structure practical, tax-aware plans designed to simplify future transfers and reduce the likelihood of conflict among heirs.

Real Estate

The practice supports purchases, sales, and leases of residential and commercial property by conducting title verification, reviewing contracts, and flagging encumbrances and regulatory issues. The team manages documentation and registration, coordinates with survey and local offices where needed, and addresses boundary or possession disputes to secure clear and enforceable property rights.

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