Firm Overview
The Firm was founded by Atty. Adan who started his career in the private legal practice in 1986. Being raised in a humble town in Baao, Camarines Sur, education was his clear path to success. Hence, with hard work and tenacious determination he has excelled in his pursuit – graduating law school with honors and placing 20th in the 1985 Bar Examinations.
Without shortcuts or favors, he blazed the tricky trail of lawyering and in the process has made a system that has proven to resolve novel issues in the legal profession.
Despite his proven abilities and humble achievements, Atty. Adan chose to establish a career in the province of his birth – Camarines Sur. He believed that excellence can be found outside the busy capital.
Since the beginning of his practice, the objective was clear – to champion the causes of clients. Hence, driven by his pursuit to advance these causes while upholding the law and abiding the established rules of practice, he has made lawyering a form of art, which met successes over the decades.
Today, the Firm through Atty. Adan, his associates and now with his children, continues to serve towards the best interest of their clients. Keeping in mind that justice must not only be read on paper, but must be felt. The discipline instilled by Atty. Adan as founder has been the Firm’s guiding principle to provide honest and quality service; placing integrity above all things.
With this, the Firm’s approach has been motivated to resolve legal concerns through determining practical objectives and applying legal remedies best suited to meet the same.
Built on experience, driven by results
Meet our team
Adan Marcelo B. Botor
Is the Firm’s founder. He started his private legal practice in 1986 after passing the Philippine Bar Exam in 1985, placing 20th out of more than five thousand barristers. He earned his Bachelor of Law Degree from the University of Nueva Caceres in 1985 with honors.
Prior to his career in law, he has earned his Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature and Philosophy from Maryhurst CICM Seminary in Baguio City.
Being in active private legal practice for about four (4) decades, Atty. Adan continues to elevate the legal profession through his active practice and mentorship of the Firm’s associates; making sure to provide exemplary legal service with compassion and integrity.
Areas of Practice
Litigation
- Family Law
- Property Law
- Criminal Prosecution and Defense
- Agrarian Cases
- Labor and Employment
- Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC)
- Election Law
- Procurement Law
- Energy Law
- Mining Law
Corporate and Special Projects
- Corporate Compliance and Regulatory Matters
- Estate Settlement
- Election Campaign and Compliances
- Contracts Drafting and Review
- Legal Strategy and Mentoring
Other Roles/Participation
- Legal Consultant for Public Officials and Organizations
Sonny H. Manlangit
Is a Senior Associate of the Firm. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City. He earned his Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Nueva Caceres in 1998 and joined the Bar in 2000.
He has active participation in the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Camarines Sur Chapter and has been awarded Outstanding Lawyer in the Bicol Region for three (3) consecutive years.
Areas of Practice
Litigation
- Criminal Prosecution and Defense
- Land Dispute
- Family Law
- Agrarian Cases
Corporate and Special Projects
- Contracts Drafting and Review
- Real Property Registration and Compliance
- Agrarian Compliances
Ma. Asuncion R. Llaguno
Is a Senior Associate of the Firm. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in BS Pharmacy from University of Sto. Tomas, Manila and is a licensed pharmacist. After her first licensure, she decided to study law at the University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City where she earned her Bachelor of Law degree and thereafter acquired her second licensure when she joined the Philippine Bar in 2012.
Since joining the Bar, she has been in active private legal practice with the advocacy to help the marginalized and underprivileged.
Areas of Practice
Litigation
- Family Law
- Property Law
- Special Proceedings
- Criminal Prosecution and Defense
- Labor and Employment
Corporate and Special Projects
- Real Estate Transfer and Registration
- Contract Negotiations
- Corporate Compliance and Regulatory Matters
- Estate Settlement
- Contracts Drafting and Review
Dominick Adan R. Botor
Is the Firm’s lead litigator. He is a licensed accountant (CPA) and is the first lawyer of Atty. Adan’s children. He earned his Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Management and Accountancy (CMA) in 2009; and Accountancy in 2010 from Ateneo de Naga University, graduating Cum Laude in both degrees.
He earned his Bachelor of Law degree from Arellano University School of Law in Taft Avenue, Pasay City, Metro Manila in 2017 where he graduated Top 11 of his graduating class. He joined the bar in 2018 after taking the 2017 Philippine Bar Exam.
Areas of Practice
Litigation
- Family Law
- Property Law
- Criminal Prosecution and Defense
- Taxation
- Labor and Employment
- Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC)
Corporate and Special Projects
- Corporate Compliance and Regulatory Matters
- Tax Administration and Handling BIR Assessments
- Contracts Drafting and Review
Other Roles/Participation
- Law Instructor at Ateneo de Naga University Law School
Maria Agnes R. Botor
Is the Firm’s managing associate and the first female lawyer of the Botor family. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Development Communication from Ateneo de Naga University where she graduated Cum Laude with Academic Distinction Award from the College of Arts and Sciences.
She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Arellano University School of Law in Pasay City, Metro Manila in 2020 and joined the Bar in 2022 after taking the Philippine Bar Exam on the same year.
Areas of Practice
Litigation
- Family Law
- Property Law
- Special Proceedings
- Criminal Prosecution and Defense
- Labor and Employment
- Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC)
Corporate and Special Projects
- Real Estate Transfer and Registration
- Contract Negotiations
- Government Compliances
- Corporate Compliance and Regulatory Matters
- Estate Settlement
- Election Campaign and Compliances
- Contracts Drafting and Review
Samuel A. Medina
Is a Junior Associate. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management and Accountancy from Ateneo de Naga University in 2019.
He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Nueva Caceres in 2024 and joined the Bar in 2025 after taking the 2024 Philippine Bar Exam.
Areas of Practice
Litigation
- Criminal Prosecution and Defense
- Property Law and other civil matters
Corporate and Special Projects
- Real Property Registration and Compliance
- BIR Compliances
- Contracts Drafting and Review