Gordo Law Firm
Your legal ally in the Philippines—trusted by locals, expats, and global businesses.

At Gordo Law Firm, we provide strategic, compassionate, and results-driven legal services to individuals, families, and businesses. Founded by Atty. Shienna Divina P. Gordo, our firm is known for its integrity, client-centered service, and practical legal solutions—whether you're dealing with a personal legal issue or managing compliance in a fast-paced business environment.

We offer a wide range of legal services, including:

  • Criminal Litigation – VAWC, Estafa, BP 22 (bounced checks), theft, cybercrime, and more
  • Claims for Damages – property disputes, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and personal injury
  • Family Law – annulment, legal separation, custody, support, adoption, estate settlement
  • Civil and Property Law – land ownership disputes, titling, contracts, partition, and ejectment
  • Labor and Employment Law – illegal dismissal, labor complaints, NLRC cases, wage issues
  • HR & Labor Law Compliance – DOLE compliance, employment contracts, handbooks, policies, internal investigations
  • Immigration and Deportation Defense – visa assistance, ACR I-Card, overstaying, blacklisting, and travel bans
  • Business and Corporate Law – SEC registration, business permits, foreign ownership, contract drafting and review
  • Data Privacy and GDPR Compliance – for companies handling Philippine or EU data subjects, including privacy policies, breach response, and cross-border data handling
  • Legal Support for BPOs and Outsourcing Companies – full legal guidance for foreign-owned or hybrid entities, including employment law, client SLAs, data privacy, operational compliance, and labor risk management
  • Legal Compliance for Startups and SMEs – structure, growth, contracts, and risk avoidance
  • Affidavits, Contracts, and Notarial Services (coming soon)

Whether you're a Filipino asserting your rights or a foreign national navigating Philippine legal systems, we make the law clear, accessible, and actionable.

📞 Message us today for a consultation—your peace of mind is our priority.

About GORDO LAW FIRM

Founded in 2025

3 people in their team


Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Lawsuits & Disputes
Employment & Labor
Accidents & Injuries
Bankruptcy & Debt
Business
Civil & Human Rights
Family
Immigration
Real Estate
Consumer Rights
Elder Law
Insurance
Intellectual Property
Media, Technology and Telecoms

Languages spoken
English
Tagalog

Practice areas

Criminal Defense

We handle all-encompassing criminal cases, both for the defense and the prosecution of private complainants. From investigation to trial, we provide strategic and assertive legal representation to protect your rights and pursue justice.

Arrests & Searches
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
White Collar Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
DUI & DWI

Lawsuits & Disputes

We represent clients in civil lawsuits and legal disputes involving claims for damages, breach of contract, property conflicts, and other contentious matters. Whether you are filing a case or defending one, we work to protect your interests and resolve disputes efficiently—through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Class Action
Appeal

Employment & Labor

We assist both employees and employers in navigating labor standards, workplace disputes, and compliance with Philippine labor laws. Our services cover illegal dismissal, underpayment, constructive dismissal, labor complaints before the NLRC, and preventive legal guidance for HR and company policies. Whether you're protecting your rights or managing your workforce, we provide practical and compliant legal solutions.

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam

Accidents & Injuries

We handle personal injury cases involving vehicular accidents, workplace incidents, medical negligence, and wrongful death. We help victims and their families claim just compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. We also assist in pursuing insurance claims and holding negligent parties accountable—whether through settlement or court action.

Assault & Battery
Work Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death
Travel Accident
Property Damage
Premises Liability
Personal Injury
Motorcycle Accident
Medical Malpractice
Defamation
Construction Accident
Dangerous Product
Brain Injury
Car Accident
Animal & Dog Injury
Drugs & Medical Devices
Motor Vehicle Defect
Sexual Abuse
Toxic Tort
Truck Accident

Bankruptcy & Debt

We provide legal support in all matters involving debt and financial distress—whether you are a debtor or a creditor. Our services include personal and corporate insolvency, debt restructuring, suspension of payments, collection of unpaid debts, enforcement of loan agreements, and settlement negotiations. We help protect your assets, recover what is rightfully owed, and navigate complex financial situations with strategic legal guidance.

Bankruptcy
Credit Repair
Creditor
Debt & Collection

Business

We help entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies with all aspects of doing business in the Philippines—from business registration and permits to contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Whether you’re setting up a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation, we provide practical legal support to help your business start right and stay protected.

Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Communications & Media Law
Venture Capital
Office Solutions
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Licensing
Legal Document
Gaming
Franchising
Financial Services Regulation
Environment
Employer
Due Diligence
Contract
Business Registration
Board of Investment (BOI)
Banking & Finance
Transportation
Securities
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
Investment
Oil, Gas & Energy
Health Care

Civil & Human Rights

We advocate for the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed under the law. Our services include handling cases involving unlawful arrest, harassment, discrimination, violation of constitutional rights, and abuse of authority. We help individuals assert their rights and seek remedies before the proper courts and human rights institutions.

Animal Law
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability
Disability Insurance
Discrimination
Education Law
Faith-Based Law
Native People
Military Law
Social Security Disability
Veterans Benefits
State, Local, and Municipal Law

Family

We provide compassionate and strategic legal assistance in all areas of family law, including annulment, legal separation, child custody and support, violence against women and children (VAWC), adoption, inheritance disputes, recognition of foreign divorce and more. We guide families through sensitive legal matters with care, confidentiality, and a strong commitment to protecting your rights and the best interests of your loved ones.

Adoption
Annulment
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce

Immigration

We provide comprehensive immigration legal services for expats, retirees, foreign investors, BPO owners, and returning Filipinos. Our services cover tourist, work, retirement, and special resident visas; ACR I-Cards; visa extensions; and compliance with Bureau of Immigration requirements.

We also assist with recognition of Filipino citizenship, dual citizenship applications, lifting of blacklist orders, deportation defense, and immigration support for foreign-owned businesses and their employees.

Whether you're staying short-term or settling long-term in the Philippines, we ensure your immigration status is secure, compliant, and handled with care.

Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Citizenship by Investment
Work Permit
Retirement Visa
Residence by Investment
Permanent Residency
Dependent Visa

Real Estate

We provide comprehensive legal support in all areas of real estate, including property sales, title transfers, land registration, boundary disputes, and contract review. We also assist with land due diligence, inheritance and partition of property, ownership verification, and claims involving ancestral or untitled land.

For foreign clients and investors, we offer legal guidance on foreign ownership restrictions, condominium purchases, and compliance with Philippine real estate laws. Whether you're acquiring, selling, inheriting, or protecting real property, we help secure your rights and transactions with confidence.

Commercial Real Estate
Foreclosure
Housing, Construction & Development
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Natural Resources
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Real Estate Due Diligence
Brokerage

Consumer Rights

We protect consumers from unfair business practices, product defects, false advertising, and abusive collection methods. Our services include handling refund and warranty claims, online purchase disputes, fraudulent transactions, and data privacy violations involving consumer information. Whether you're dealing with a dishonest seller or asserting your rights under the Consumer Act and other related laws, we help you demand accountability and fair treatment.

Civil Litigation
Consumer Protection
Legal Malpractice
Professional Malpractice

Elder Law

We provide legal support to senior citizens and their families on matters affecting aging, health, and long-term care. Our services include estate planning, wills and inheritance, guardianship, retirement benefits, and protection against elder abuse or exploitation. With compassion and care, we help ensure that the rights, dignity, and wishes of the elderly are protected.

Probate
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Trusts
Will & Testament

Insurance

We help individuals and businesses assert their rights under various insurance policies, including life, health, property, vehicle, accident, and business coverage. Our services cover denied or delayed claims, insurance fraud, policy interpretation, and disputes over coverage for accidents, natural disasters, and other unexpected events. We also advise companies on corporate insurance policies to ensure adequate protection and legal compliance. Whether you're a policy-holder or beneficiary, we work to make sure insurers deliver on their obligations.

Bad Faith Insurance
Health insurance
Insurance Defense
Insurance Fraud
Life Insurance
Marine Insurance
Reinsurance
Property Insurance

Intellectual Property

We help individuals, creatives, startups, and businesses protect and enforce their intellectual property rights. Our services include trademark and copyright registration, patent filing support, licensing agreements, IP audits, and infringement actions. We also assist digital creators, e-commerce brands, and tech startups in safeguarding their content, inventions, and brand identity. Whether you’re building a business or defending your original work, we ensure your intellectual assets are secured under Philippine law.

Art & Cultural Property Law
Copyright
Patent
Trademark

Media, Technology and Telecoms

We provide end-to-end legal support to clients in the media, tech, and telecom industries—including content creators, broadcasters, software developers, digital platforms, startups, and telcos. Our services cover regulatory compliance, intellectual property, licensing, data privacy and cybersecurity, NTC and SEC regulations, and cybercrime prevention.

We also assist with AI-related legal concerns, e-commerce platform compliance, and fintech regulations, helping clients navigate emerging technologies and business models with confidence. Whether you're launching an app, managing a digital brand, or scaling your tech business, we ensure your operations are legally sound in today’s complex digital landscape.

Advertising and Marketing
Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection
E-commerce & Internet Law
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Outsourcing
Technology Transactions
Telecommunications and Broadcast
Fintech
Biotechnology

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