It takes all forms, so goes a saying, and lawyers are not exempted. Unknowingly, there are three types of lawyers. There are lawyers who are engaged strictly in government services. They practice their profession for the benefit of the public, regardless of social status, and as mandated by their respective offices.
The second type is the so-called litigation lawyers. They are the ones who bravely accept any case or issue confronted to them and takes it as a challenge to pursue the cause of every client.
There are also lawyers who practice law to boost the potentials of their business. Normally, these lawyers have families who are already engaged in some businesses before they were admitted to the law profession.
“I think I belong to the second and the third type,” says the boyish-looking Attorney Edwaldo L. Legaspina, who is only in his early thirties. “It means, I engage in litigation and then if opportunities come in, I take on in business too.”
The world of legal eagles is definitely not boring but exciting. In fact, several movies about this profession have been made and most of them box office hits. Like soldiers, they have to be prepared for the battle.
“Problems come when lawyers go to court unprepared,” he points out. “That is why I do the best that I can in arming myself during court proceedings to avoid the said problems and face the embarrassment of losing my client’s cause.”
One of the most memorable cases Atty. Legaspina handled was the one that took place in General Santos City. “It was a very technical legal battle that I have to spend most of my waking hours studying every aspect of that case,” he recalls of the case that he accepted when he was only in his late 20s. “Fortunately, we prevailed. As a young lawyer, it was a very rewarding experience.”
Although a successful lawyer now, he has no qualms being engaged in business. “There is this one business that I am just a small part of, but I have to oversee the basic operations,” he says. “In some instances, I act as the ‘complaining customer’ so as to correct whatever is necessary for its improvement.”
Atty. Legaspina is also part owner of the famous Bluejaz Beach Resort and Waterpark in Island Garden of City of Samal. On how he became part of it, he reveals: “Bluejaz became one of my clients for a case. (Richard and Jazmin Middleton) came to me and probably liked my service.”
He continues, “As of now, I act as the main counsel for cases or issues that need to be resolved in behalf of Bluejaz. I am also the company’s corporate secretary. Sometimes when I have the time, I go there and serve as a bartender to help me relax and also talk with guests who give their insights and suggestions for the resort to improve.”
Indeed, Basti – as his friends called him – has come a long, long way. After graduating from high school at the Assumption School of Davao, he went to Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) and took philosophy.
After graduation, he decided to take up law. “Back then, all I wanted to do was to help my family’s business but as it turned out, there were so many laws that you have to follow and comply. That made me interested in hopefully becoming a lawyer someday.”
Another reason which made him to become a lawyer is his “own curiosity in the intricacies and beauty of the profession.”
Among those he considered his model lawyers while taking law were the late Dean Hildergardo Iñigo (“his mastery of remedial law and his strong presence is purely inspirational), Atty. Israelito Torreon (“he makes an art out of the profession”), Atty. Marcus Risonar (“very passionate in driving his students to study more and appreciate the rigors of law school”), and Atty. Joel Bernard Babista (“an adviser who never gets tired of telling us to endure law school because becoming a lawyer is worth all the hardship”).
From his first to third year, he studied at his alma mater, the ADDU. On his fourth year, he transferred to Cor Jesu College in Digos City. He graduated in 2005, took the bar on the same year and passed!
Today, Atty. Legaspina serves as one of the lawyers of Davao Central Convenience Store, Inc., Chimes and Felcris, together with Atty. Joji Jude Lumanog. He also holds offices at Miguel, Legaspina and Gavas Law firm which act as the lawyers of Ulticon Builders, Inc. and Bluejaz Beach Resort and Waterpark, among others. “I am the managing partner for our Davao City office,” he says.
When asked what would be his advice to those who want to pursue the law profession, he answers, “Study the law by heart but most importantly, make it a fun and enjoyable one.” On life, his motto is: “Strive hard, stay happy, and be thankful with every blessing that come your way.”
Man is a complicated individual. But sometimes, you know a person better by comparing him to a certain thing. If Atty. Legaspina is a tree, he would be the multipurpose neem tree. “I feel comfortable growing in any environment and as years go by, I develop fully with the help of my environment,” he says. If he were an animal, he would be a dog. “I stick with whom I owe my allegiance with, through thick and thin. But I will absolutely enjoy my life’s journey along the way!”
In conclusion to the interview, he quoted the words of Master Oogway of Kung Fu Panda. It goes this way: “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. But today is a gift. That is why it is called ‘present’!”
The second type is the so-called litigation lawyers. They are the ones who bravely accept any case or issue confronted to them and takes it as a challenge to pursue the cause of every client.
There are also lawyers who practice law to boost the potentials of their business. Normally, these lawyers have families who are already engaged in some businesses before they were admitted to the law profession.
“I think I belong to the second and the third type,” says the boyish-looking Attorney Edwaldo L. Legaspina, who is only in his early thirties. “It means, I engage in litigation and then if opportunities come in, I take on in business too.”
The world of legal eagles is definitely not boring but exciting. In fact, several movies about this profession have been made and most of them box office hits. Like soldiers, they have to be prepared for the battle.
“Problems come when lawyers go to court unprepared,” he points out. “That is why I do the best that I can in arming myself during court proceedings to avoid the said problems and face the embarrassment of losing my client’s cause.”
One of the most memorable cases Atty. Legaspina handled was the one that took place in General Santos City. “It was a very technical legal battle that I have to spend most of my waking hours studying every aspect of that case,” he recalls of the case that he accepted when he was only in his late 20s. “Fortunately, we prevailed. As a young lawyer, it was a very rewarding experience.”
Although a successful lawyer now, he has no qualms being engaged in business. “There is this one business that I am just a small part of, but I have to oversee the basic operations,” he says. “In some instances, I act as the ‘complaining customer’ so as to correct whatever is necessary for its improvement.”
Atty. Legaspina is also part owner of the famous Bluejaz Beach Resort and Waterpark in Island Garden of City of Samal. On how he became part of it, he reveals: “Bluejaz became one of my clients for a case. (Richard and Jazmin Middleton) came to me and probably liked my service.”
He continues, “As of now, I act as the main counsel for cases or issues that need to be resolved in behalf of Bluejaz. I am also the company’s corporate secretary. Sometimes when I have the time, I go there and serve as a bartender to help me relax and also talk with guests who give their insights and suggestions for the resort to improve.”
Indeed, Basti – as his friends called him – has come a long, long way. After graduating from high school at the Assumption School of Davao, he went to Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) and took philosophy.
After graduation, he decided to take up law. “Back then, all I wanted to do was to help my family’s business but as it turned out, there were so many laws that you have to follow and comply. That made me interested in hopefully becoming a lawyer someday.”
Another reason which made him to become a lawyer is his “own curiosity in the intricacies and beauty of the profession.”
Among those he considered his model lawyers while taking law were the late Dean Hildergardo Iñigo (“his mastery of remedial law and his strong presence is purely inspirational), Atty. Israelito Torreon (“he makes an art out of the profession”), Atty. Marcus Risonar (“very passionate in driving his students to study more and appreciate the rigors of law school”), and Atty. Joel Bernard Babista (“an adviser who never gets tired of telling us to endure law school because becoming a lawyer is worth all the hardship”).
From his first to third year, he studied at his alma mater, the ADDU. On his fourth year, he transferred to Cor Jesu College in Digos City. He graduated in 2005, took the bar on the same year and passed!
Today, Atty. Legaspina serves as one of the lawyers of Davao Central Convenience Store, Inc., Chimes and Felcris, together with Atty. Joji Jude Lumanog. He also holds offices at Miguel, Legaspina and Gavas Law firm which act as the lawyers of Ulticon Builders, Inc. and Bluejaz Beach Resort and Waterpark, among others. “I am the managing partner for our Davao City office,” he says.
When asked what would be his advice to those who want to pursue the law profession, he answers, “Study the law by heart but most importantly, make it a fun and enjoyable one.” On life, his motto is: “Strive hard, stay happy, and be thankful with every blessing that come your way.”
Man is a complicated individual. But sometimes, you know a person better by comparing him to a certain thing. If Atty. Legaspina is a tree, he would be the multipurpose neem tree. “I feel comfortable growing in any environment and as years go by, I develop fully with the help of my environment,” he says. If he were an animal, he would be a dog. “I stick with whom I owe my allegiance with, through thick and thin. But I will absolutely enjoy my life’s journey along the way!”
In conclusion to the interview, he quoted the words of Master Oogway of Kung Fu Panda. It goes this way: “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. But today is a gift. That is why it is called ‘present’!”
