Practice Areas
Legislative and Policy Consulting
We specialize in drafting laws, ordinances, and government policies, providing technical assistance to legislators and policymakers at local and national levels.
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Corporate and Business Law
As a retainer for various business entities and cooperatives, we offer legal counseling, including contract review, corporate compliance, and risk management.
Criminal Defense
We provide legal representation to individuals accused of criminal offenses, with due regard for the protection of their constitutional rights throughout the judicial process. Our practice includes cases involving violations of the Revised Penal Code and special laws such as the Cybercrime Prevention Act, we craft strong defense strategies tailored to each case. We assist clients with matters relating to bail, plea negotiations, and trial proceedings, subject to the facts and applicable law.
Civil Law Practice
Our civil law services address a broad spectrum of legal issues. Whether handling family law cases such as annulments and custody disputes, resolving property disputes or enforcing contract rights, we provide legal services consistent with applicable laws and procedures.
Comparative Legal Studies and Cross-Border Practice
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Leveraging expertise in Comparative Legal Studies, we provide clients with insights into international legal frameworks, helping them navigate cross-border disputes and transactions.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)​
Our firm handles arbitration and mediation matters, assisting parties in resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms while considering the preservation of professional and personal relationships.
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Immigration and International Law
With experience in U.S. immigration law and active participation in international legal forums, we assist individuals and businesses in understanding and complying with applicable immigration regulations.
Meet the Founder
Atty. Michelle D. Cruz-Borromeo
​Attorney Michelle Cruz Borromeo is a lawyer whose journey has taken her from the Philippines to the global stage. Her career includes serving as legal counsel for legislators, business entities, and cooperatives, providing insights into the legal challenges faced by a diverse range of clients.
Her appointment as Committee Member in the New York City Bar Association's (NYCBAR) United Nations Committee and Air and Space Law Committee and New York State Bar Association's (NYSBA) Committee on Immigration Representation, reflects her dedication to international legal advocacy. Her academic training and professional background combine to provide legal representation rooted in knowledge, empathy, and professionalism.
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Legal Services and Professional Background
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The Law Office of Michelle Cruz Borromeo provides legal services guided by experience in legislative work, government service, and private practice. The firm engages in legal advisory and representation across various areas of law, subject to applicable rules and professional standards.
Local Practice with International Engagement
The firm was founded by Attorney Michelle Cruz Borromeo, whose professional background includes legislative work in the Philippine Senate and local government, service as legal counsel to city council and cooperative, and private practice in criminal, civil, labor, and corporate matters, including acting as legal retainer for business entities.
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Attorney Michelle Cruz Borromeo holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Comparative Legal Studies from Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in New York, where she was a Merit Scholarship awardee. Her academic training guides her approach to comparative and cross-border legal matters.
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Atty. Michelle’s leadership extends beyond her firm. She is currently an appointed Committee Member of the United Nations Committee and Air and Space Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association and Committee on Immigration Representation of the New York State Bar Association, roles that underscore her dedication to advancing legal standards on an international scale. ​ Her global perspective is further enriched by representing the New York State Bar Association at United Nations UNCITRAL Working Group sessions in Vienna, Austria.
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