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Portrait of Atty. John Henrick A.

Atty. John Henrick A.

Lawyer since:
2026
Civil
Land Issues
Corporate
Intellectual Property Law
Election Law
Medical Malpractice
Data Privacy
Criminal
Labor
Immigration Law
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₱600

30 min

₱1400

60 min

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Basic Information


Location:
Dumaguete City,
Negros Island Region (NIR)
Languages:
English, Tagalog, Bisaya, Cebuano
About:
Atty. John Henrick, or Atty. JH to his clients, is a Dumaguete City-based lawyer providing client-centered legal services focused on practical solutions for businesses and individuals. His practice covers civil law, including family, property and land registration, marriage, and succession; commercial law, including business concerns, data privacy, and intellectual property; labor law; and criminal defense. He serves clients across Negros Island, Siquijor, and Cebu and helps clients navigate legal concerns with clarity, professionalism, and diligence.
Education

University of San Carlos
2021 - 2025
Juris Doctor - Cebu City
Silliman University
2012 - 2014
AB Political Science - Dumaguete City
Silliman University
2008 - 2012
BS Nursing - Dumaguete City
Work Experience

Abella Law Office
2026 - present
Counsel and Notary Public - Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Provides legal advice on corporate, regulatory, contractual, labor, property, data privacy, and general legal matters. Assists with SEC and BIR registration, corporate governance, and compliance. Drafts and reviews contracts, MOAs, employment documents, resolutions, affidavits, demand letters, and SPAs. Serves as Corporate Secretary for small entities, handles regulatory filings, represents clients before government agencies and quasi-judicial bodies, and provides notarial services.
Philippine Statistics Authority - RSSO Negros Island Region
2026 - present
Attorney III - Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Provides legal advice on agency operations, procurement, contracts, labor, administrative matters, and regulatory compliance. Conducts legal research and prepares opinions, memoranda, contracts, agreements, and administrative documents. Reviews government transactions for legal and procedural compliance, assists in resolving procurement and operational issues, and coordinates with internal offices and external stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters.
Tellwell Talent, Inc.
2019 - present
Sales Manager - Cebu City
Practical experience in labor and commercial law, including drafting and enforcement of employment contracts, company policies, and codes of conduct, and ensuring due process in employee discipline and termination. Knowledgeable in SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG compliance. Exposure to recruitment, taxation, and corporate operations of a domestic entity within a foreign-based organization, with working knowledge of intellectual property law in publishing and entertainment.

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May 6, 2026

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