A Letter from the Founder

This firm was not born from privilege or connection, but from conviction and perseverance.

In 2020, When life took an unexpected turn, we moved to Olongapo City. My wife, Ladylene, and I opened our first law office in a small roadside apartment. The living room served as my workspace; the rest was home. There was no comfort then; only a deep sense of duty and a commitment to continue the practice of law despite the odds.

It was a time of uncertainty, financially and personally, but it also became a time of resolve. From that small living room, we took a risk and opened a 26-square-meter office inside Subic Bay Freeport Zone. It was a decision that could have ended the practice altogether, but perseverance carried us through.

Growth followed. An office manager joined, then paralegals. Some came, some left, but the purpose remained unchanged: to serve clients with integrity and steadiness, regardless of circumstance.

Today, our firm stands in a 140-square-meter office within Subic Bay Freeport Zone, a space built not from comfort, but from years of endurance, consistency, and commitment to progress. It stands as a reminder that stability can emerge from uncertainty, and that progress is built one decision at a time.

To our clients and those facing uncertain paths ahead: our story reflects the same resilience we bring to every matter we handle. We understand what it means to move forward through uncertainty, and we stand ready to guide with clarity and resolve.

This is not just a Law Office.

It is a testament to perseverance, purpose, and the enduring belief that growth begins with staying the course. 

Atty. Nestor Tagulao

Founder, The Law Office of Tagulao & Associates