Est. 2026 · Sta. Rosa & Manila City

Excellence and Integrity in Every Case

A full-service Philippine law firm delivering comprehensive legal counsel with professionalism and genuine dedication to each client's unique goals and success.

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Comprehensive legal service with integrity and compassion

Corporate Housekeeping

Family Law

Real Estate

Notarial Services

COA Appeals

Public Procurement

Data Privacy & AML

Taxation & Tax Advisory

Criminal & Civil Litigation

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"Dedicated to understanding each client's unique circumstances and goals."

About the Firm

Your Legal Partner, Built on Trust

Founded in 2026, Bodota & Batungbacal Law Offices is a full-service law firm that delivers comprehensive legal services with professionalism and integrity. Our team combines deep legal expertise with genuine dedication to understanding each client's unique circumstances and goals.

With presences in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, and the City of Manila we serve individuals, families, and enterprises across the Philippines with the same standard of excellence that defines every engagement we take — from the simplest to the most complex matter.

Mission

To provide the highest quality legal representation, delivered with compassion, integrity, and unwavering commitment to our clients' success.

Vision

To be recognized as a leading law firm, renowned for our expertise, client service, and dedication to justice.

Why Choose Us

Our Commitments to Every Client

01

Deep Expertise

Our attorneys bring specialized knowledge across multiple practice areas — ensuring the most precise and effective legal strategy for your matter.

02

Client-Centered

We take time to understand your goals and circumstances before crafting solutions — because your success is our measure of success.

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Transparent & Honest

We give clear, direct advice — including honest assessments of risk — so you can make fully informed decisions at every step of the process.

What We Do

Our Practice Areas

Through focus and efficiency, we strive not only to fulfill the legal needs of our clients — but to exceed their expectations.

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Criminal, Civil & Commercial Litigation

Full representation in criminal defense, civil suits, and commercial dispute resolution before trial and appellate courts.

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Administrative Litigation

Representation before administrative agencies, quasi-judicial bodies, and regulatory tribunals nationwide.

03

Taxation & Tax Advisory

Tax advisory, planning, and appeals before the BIR and the Court of Tax Appeals.

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Data Privacy & Anti-Money Laundering

NPC compliance, AMLA advisory, and business law counsel tailored to your industry and operations.

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Public Procurement & COA

Government procurement guidance, BAC representation, and Commission on Audit appeals and petitions.

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Corporate Housekeeping

SEC compliance, board minutes, GIS filings, corporate records maintenance, and corporate secretarial services.

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Family Law & Real Estate

Annulment, custody, adoption, estate settlement, property transfers, title disputes, and ejectment.

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Notarial Services

Comprehensive notarization for personal, business, commercial, and government documents of all kinds.

Legal Consultation

Court Representation

Our Office

To provide our clients with the highest quality legal representation, delivered with compassion, integrity, and unwavering commitment to their success.

— Our Mission, Bodota & Batungbacal Law Offices

The People

Meet Our Team

Our partners combine legal expertise with a dedicated support staff committed to outstanding client service.

Managing Partner

Ralph Borja Bodota

Attorney Ralph Borja Bodota (Rap) is a CPA-Lawyer and the Managing Partner of Bodota & Batungbacal Law Offices. He earned his Bachelor of Laws from Arellano University School of Law, graduating with honors as a member of the Order of the Flaming Arrows. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from Catanduanes State University, giving him a dual foundation in both law and accountancy that informs how he approaches his practice. Rap's areas of practice span litigation, taxation, corporate and commercial law, government audit, procurement, and regulatory compliance. He represents clients in criminal, civil, administrative, and commercial cases, and regularly handles matters that sit at the intersection of legal and financial concerns. On the advisory side, Rap counsels businesses on tax compliance, corporate governance, contracts, data privacy, anti-money laundering compliance, and corporate housekeeping. As Managing Partner, he oversees the firm's operations and client engagements, balancing his leadership of the practice with the hands-on case work and client advisory that define his day-to-day.

Partner

Roberto Narvasa Batungbacal

Attorney Roberto Narvasa Batungbacal (Robie) holds degrees in Management Economics and Law from Ateneo de Manila University, and passed the bar in 2020. Coming from a family of lawyers, including being the grandson of the late former Chief Justice Andres Narvasa, Robie has honed his legal skills by training and garnering invaluable experience during his time with prominent and distinguished law firms in Pasig and Makati City. Through his practice, Robie has developed an uncanny love for litigation, the mixed nervousness and excitement that goes with appearing in court, and the pressure of trying to anticipate and prepare for all possible outcomes and scenarios. His work and accomplishments include representing various clients in different practice areas, as well as being part of the team that drafted and filed petitions before the Supreme Court that has resulted in landmark decisions in 2025. Competitive by nature, Robie’s history also includes being a decorated swimmer from prep to college, maintaining a consistent record as a multi-medal UAAP varsity team member, and competing nationally.

Support Staff

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Unit 306 Brain Train Center
Sta. Rosa Business Park Greenfield
Barangay Don Jose, Santa Rosa, Philippines

Satellite Location

Paco, Manila

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