MERCADO-GEPHART & NACUA LAW FIRM is a Cebu City based practice led by senior partners Atty. Tercel Mercado-Gephart and Atty. Bernadine Nacua. The firm provides legal services across a broad range of practice areas, including civil, criminal, labor, property, family, corporate and tax law, contract review and drafting, notary public services, and US immigration law. Its office operates from Teresita Building, Jasmin Street, and maintains regular business hours with provisions for appointments outside standard times.

The firm emphasizes a legacy of success supported by a combined experience of over 10 years and a documented track record of favorable outcomes. MERCADO-GEPHART & NACUA LAW FIRM conducts regular internal case reviews so that each matter benefits from the collective expertise of the team. That collaborative model underpins the firm reputation for thorough preparation and practical problem solving across both courtroom and transactional matters.

Client service is structured around responsiveness and clear communication. The firm describes its approach as bringing the law to clients by working to understand the results each client seeks, explaining available options, and empowering clients to make informed decisions. New clients are offered a free initial consultation, and the firm prioritizes tailored strategies, transparent guidance, and ongoing accessibility throughout the engagement.

About MERCADO-GEPHART & NACUA LAW FIRM
Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Criminal Defense
Employment & Labor
Real Estate
Family
Immigration

Languages spoken
English

Social media

ASK A FREE QUESTION

Free • Anonymous • Expert Lawyers

Need Personal Legal Help?

Connect with experienced lawyers in your area for personalized advice on your specific situation.

Free consultation • No obligation

Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

MERCADO-GEPHART & NACUA LAW FIRM provides targeted lawsuits and disputes services focused on pre-litigation counseling, evidence preservation and organization, strategic case preparation for pre-trial and trial stages, and guidance on statutory deadlines and available remedies to protect clients’ rights; the firm also emphasizes contract review and risk assessment to prevent disputes, advises employers on employment-related claims, and evaluates whether litigation or alternative dispute resolution is the most appropriate course of action, offering an initial consultation to determine the best next steps.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Business

MERCADO-GEPHART & NACUA LAW FIRM provides business-law services centered on corporate law, commercial contract drafting and review, tax law and property-related transactions; the team advises on company formation and governance, prepares and negotiates commercial agreements, conducts transactional due diligence and handles notarial formalities, supports tax compliance and refund claims arising from business dealings, and represents clients in commercial disputes and regulatory matters to protect commercial interests and facilitate smooth transactions.
Accounting & Auditing
FDA Law
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax

Corporate & Commercial

MERCADO-GEPHART & NACUA LAW FIRM provides corporate and commercial legal services, including corporate law representation and contract review and drafting; the firm uses a collaborative approach with regular internal case reviews to deliver clear, practical guidance and tailored legal roadmaps, drawing on a combined experience of over 10 years to help businesses document agreements, assess legal obligations, and make informed decisions, with initial consultations available to evaluate client needs.
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

Professional legal services in 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

Professional legal services in Energy, Environment & ESG.
Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law

Criminal Defense

MERCADO-GEPHART & NACUA LAW FIRM handles criminal law matters with transparent, plain-language guidance and free initial consultations, offering candid advice about whether legal representation is necessary; the firm applies a client-centered, results-focused approach by taking time to understand each client's unique facts, crafting tailored legal roadmaps, acting promptly to meet critical deadlines, and leveraging the whole team's combined experience of over 10 years so multiple attorneys review and contribute to defense strategies.
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

MERCADO-GEPHART & NACUA LAW FIRM’s Labor Law practice offers client-centered legal guidance on workplace matters, applying the firm’s emphasis on transparent advice and a team-based review process to craft tailored legal roadmaps, clarify clients’ rights and options under applicable labor rules, and ensure timely action to meet critical deadlines.

Real Estate

MERCADO-GEPHART & NACUA LAW FIRM handles property law matters, offering contract review and drafting, notarial services and representation in property-related disputes and transactions, advising clients on title and ownership issues and guiding them through procedural deadlines and transactional steps to protect their interests.

Family

MERCADO-GEPHART & NACUA LAW FIRM handles Family Law matters with a focus on transparent, client-centered guidance; its attorneys take the time to understand each client’s unique facts, craft a tailored legal roadmap, and provide objective, plain-language advice - including advising when legal representation may not be necessary - while emphasizing timely action and offering a free consultation to determine the best next steps.

Immigration

Handles US immigration law matters with a focus on clear, practical guidance tailored to each client’s circumstances; the team explains eligibility and procedural requirements in plain language, offers a free initial consultation, develops individualized legal roadmaps, emphasizes strict adherence to critical filing deadlines, and leverages team-wide collaboration and more than 10 years of combined experience to pursue clients’ immigration objectives.

Similar lawyers in Cebu City

BERONGOY & MONTECLAR LAW FIRM
Cebu City, Philippines

Founded in 2010
7 people in their team
English
About UsFounded in 2010 by the astute Atty. Ferdinand Berongoy, our law firm initially began its journey with Atty. Berongoy as a solo legal practitioner. His dedication and expertise soon caught the attention of Atty. Mark Opada, and together, they spearheaded numerous intricate property...
BPB Law Offices
Cebu City, Philippines

Founded in 2013
7 people in their team
English
A full-service law firm located in Cebu CityLegal Consultancy and other services:Consultancy on corporation law, family law, real estate, and property law, public officers law, labor law, civil and criminal litigation, etc. Legal Advice and Opinion:Giving legal advice and consultation on...
Divina Law
Cebu City, Philippines

Founded in 2006
200 people in their team
Tagalog
English
Firm ProfileDivinaLaw is a leading full-service law firm in the Philippines. We take pride in advocating and practicing dynamic lawyering-prompt, proactive, and result-oriented. We offer depth and range in experience and resources and a professional, collaborative work ethic-qualities that clients...