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Atty. LANZADERAS, JOAN ABELARDO

About Me:

Undergrad Course: Liberal Arts major in English
School: Capitol University
Year Graduated: 2016
Juris Doctor: Xavier University, Ateneo de Cagayan
Year Graduated: 2021
Passed Bar Exam: 2022

An accomplished lawyer with experience in corporate law, litigation, and legal consultation. A graduate of Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan with a Juris Doctor in 2021, and a Bachelor of Arts from Capitol University in 2016, Atty. Lanzaderas brings a robust academic background to their legal practice.

Currently serving as a Retainer Lawyer for Apo Iloy Realty Corporation and Metrocoolaire Engineering Services, Atty. Lanzaderas has been instrumental in the formation of these corporations, providing legal opinions, drafting demand letters, and acting as a notary public. Atty. Lanzaderas is also an Associate at Palasan, Galeon, Castillo, Uy and Associates Law Firm, where they manage a diverse portfolio of civil, criminal, labor, and land dispute cases. Their responsibilities include legal interviews, preparing legal opinions, and representing clients before judicial and administrative bodies.

Before becoming a lawyer, Atty. Lanzaderas gained hands-on experience as a Paralegal at Palasan, Galeon, Eclevia and Associates Law Office from 2018 to 2020, where they were tasked with legal research, case management, and drafting pleadings submitted in court.

Their leadership experience is highlighted by their tenure as President of the College of Arts and Sciences Student Body Organization and Legislative Secretary of the Central Student Government at Capitol University. They are a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Misamis Oriental Chapter and serve as a Board of Director for the Capitol University Alumni Association. 

Atty. Lanzaderas is passionate about using their legal expertise to serve clients in both the corporate and litigation arenas, ensuring their rights are protected and their legal needs met.

Awards and Recognitions:

With Honor, Capitol University Basic Education Department
Departmental Leadership Awardee, Capitol University
Freshman Student of the Year (2013)
Sophomore Student of the Year (2014)
Junior Student of the Year (2015)
Senior Student of the Year (2016)

Affiliations:

Past Member, Arts and Letters Society – College of Arts and Sciences
Past President, College of Arts and Sciences – Student Body Organization
Past Legislative Secretary – Central Student Government of Capitol University
Research Assistant – Soka University, Japan, and Capitol University Research Congress
Contributor, Porch Light Society