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Work History
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Accomplishments
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ATTY. CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE B. MONATO

ATTY. CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE B. MONATO

Purok 2, San Juan, Palauig, Zambales

Summary

Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience as Litigation Lawyer, Retained Counsel and Legal Consultant, and a proven track record in court litigation and legal drafting. Adept in family law and land disputes, I also excel in legal research and possess strong analytical skills, ensuring effective representation and client satisfaction.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Retained Counsel/Lawyer

Iglesia Ng Espiritu Santo
01.2019 - Current

Member, Sangguniang Bayan

LGU Palauig, Zambales
07.2022 - 06.2025

Retained Counsel/Lawyer

Rusi Motors Corp.
05.2015 - 12.2022

Legal Consultant

LGU Palauig, Zambales
09.2021 - 06.2022

Legal Consultant

Provincial Legal Office, Province of Zambales
03.2020 - 08.2021

Professor of Law

PRMSU College of Law
06.2019 - 03.2021

Retained Counsel/Lawyer

Cooperative Bank of Zambales
01.2005 - 12.2019

Retained Counsel/Lawyer

Masinloc Lending Investor Corp.
09.2013 - 08.2015

Retained Counsel/Lawyer

Honda Supremebike, Inc.
04.2011 - 04.2015

Junior Associate

Domingo Dizon & Leonardo Law Firm
06.2007 - 12.2007

Junior Associate

Collado Law Office
01.2000 - 04.2004

Professor of Law

Virgen Delos Remedios College
06.2000 - 03.2004

Education

Member -

Philippine Bar Association
Manila
05-2000

Bachelor of Laws (Juris Doctor) -

Lyceum of The Philippines
Manila
03-1999

Undergraduate - College of Law

San Beda College
Manila
03-1998

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Cum Laude

Far Easter University
Manila
03-1995

Secondary - Valedictorian

Mt. Carmel Academy
Palauig, Zambales
03-1995

Elementary - Valedictorian

Palauig Central School
Palauig, Zambales
03-1987

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Legal drafting
  • Legal advice
  • Family law
  • Annulment/Declaration of Nullity of Marriage
  • Property disputes
  • Agrarian and other land disputes
  • Litigation of civil, criminal and administrative cases

Accomplishments

Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (2000-Present)

Legal Practitioner (2000-Present)

Founder, Monato Law Office (2004-Present)

President, Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Zambales Chapter (2011-2013)

Deputy Director for Peer Assistance, Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Central Luzon Region (2015-2017)

President, Zambales Federation of Parents and Teachers Association (2016-2017)

Director for Legal Aid, Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Cebtral Luzon Region (2019-2021)

President, Political Science Department-Far Eastern University, Manila (1994-1995)

Lecturer on various forums and subjects (Katarungang Pambarangay Law, Republic Act No. 9262 (VAWC), Republic Act No. 7610 (Child Abuse Law), Republic Act No. 10627 (Anti-Bullying Act of 2013) & Republic Act No. 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003)


Timeline

Member, Sangguniang Bayan

LGU Palauig, Zambales
07.2022 - 06.2025

Legal Consultant

LGU Palauig, Zambales
09.2021 - 06.2022

Legal Consultant

Provincial Legal Office, Province of Zambales
03.2020 - 08.2021

Professor of Law

PRMSU College of Law
06.2019 - 03.2021

Retained Counsel/Lawyer

Iglesia Ng Espiritu Santo
01.2019 - Current

Retained Counsel/Lawyer

Rusi Motors Corp.
05.2015 - 12.2022

Retained Counsel/Lawyer

Masinloc Lending Investor Corp.
09.2013 - 08.2015

Retained Counsel/Lawyer

Honda Supremebike, Inc.
04.2011 - 04.2015

Junior Associate

Domingo Dizon & Leonardo Law Firm
06.2007 - 12.2007

Retained Counsel/Lawyer

Cooperative Bank of Zambales
01.2005 - 12.2019

Professor of Law

Virgen Delos Remedios College
06.2000 - 03.2004

Junior Associate

Collado Law Office
01.2000 - 04.2004

Member -

Philippine Bar Association

Bachelor of Laws (Juris Doctor) -

Lyceum of The Philippines

Undergraduate - College of Law

San Beda College

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Cum Laude

Far Easter University

Secondary - Valedictorian

Mt. Carmel Academy

Elementary - Valedictorian

Palauig Central School
ATTY. CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE B. MONATO