Atty. Francis Michael A.

Lawyer since:

2009

Labor

Civil

Corporate

Criminal

Online Consultation:

5.00

1 reviews.

₱1300

30 min

₱2500

60 min

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Basic Information

Location:

Cebu City,

Central Visayas (VII)

Languages:

Cebuano, English, Tagalog

About:

Atty. Francis Michael has experience in Labor, Corporate, Criminal and General Civil Law for 17 years, and has worked in several cases involving private individuals and corporations. He has held several key positions in both private and government agencies such as Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary, and Vice Chancellor for Administration.

Education

University of the Philippines Cebu

2000 - 2004

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Cebu City, PHCum Laude

University of San Carlos

2004 - 2008

Juris Doctor - Cebu City, PHCum Laude

University of Melbourne

2019 - 2020

Master of Laws - Melbourne, AustraliaSecond Honors Upper Class

Work Experience

University of the Philippines Cebu

2008 - present

Asst. Professor - Cebu City, PH

College professor specializing in the instruction of Labor Law, Contracts Law, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Public International Law, and Socio-Political and Economic Philosophy, with responsibilities that include delivering lectures, facilitating class discussions, developing course materials, and guiding students in the critical analysis of legal, political, and philosophical concepts.

Ceniza Lao Law Office

2009 - present

Counsel - Cebu City, PH

A consultancy and full-service law firm providing comprehensive legal services in Labor Litigation, Corporate Law, Civil Law, Human Rights Law, Special Proceedings, and Criminal and Election Law, offering legal representation, advisory services, case management, and strategic counsel across diverse areas of legal practice.

Publications and Awards

"Order out of court: Insights on the lawyers’ role in the success and failure of mediation in Cebu City, Philippines." AUSTRALASIAN DISPUTE RESOLUTION JOURNAL 31.3 (2021): 243-252.

"Smooth power on the South China Sea: A new approach towards friendship between China and the Philippines." Indon. J. Int'l & Comp. L. 10 (2023): 199.

Reviews

5.00/5

Based on 1 user review

Jun 10, 2026

Consultation

Atty Francis helped me understand my rights and make the right decisions in my situation.