The Attorneys
Senior Partners
Managing Partner, LLB, LLM
University of the Philippines College of Law, 2003 · LLM, University of Santo Tomas, 2008
Atty. Marco Dela Cruz founded Dela Cruz & Associates in 2008 after five years as a senior associate at one of Makati's premier full-service law firms. Admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2003, he brings over two decades of litigation experience to the firm's most complex family and property matters. A former arbitrator at the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), he brings a mediator's instinct for resolution alongside a litigator's readiness for trial. His annulment and estate cases are known in the legal community for their efficient timelines and meticulous documentation. Atty. Dela Cruz has been named in the Philippine Daily Inquirer's list of Notable Young Lawyers and continues to lecture on Family Law at the Arellano University School of Law.
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Ateneo de Manila University School of Law, 2005
Atty. Ana Torres joined Dela Cruz & Associates in 2010 as a senior partner, bringing with her a distinguished record in corporate and labor law from her years at a top-ranked Ortigas law firm. She is one of the firm's most sought-after attorneys, particularly by small and medium enterprises looking for reliable legal counsel without the cost of a large firm. Her labor law work has recovered over ₱18 million in total awards for illegally dismissed workers since 2012. She is a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines — Makati Chapter, serves on the Board of the Philippine Association of Legal Support Practitioners (PALSP), and is frequently consulted by HR professionals and business owners on Philippine employment compliance. Atty. Torres conducts free quarterly legal clinics at the Makati Social Development Center.
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San Beda University College of Law, 2004
Atty. Brian Santos is the firm's lead criminal defense and immigration attorney — and one of the most effective criminal litigators in the Makati bar. He joined the firm in 2011 after practicing criminal law at the Public Attorney's Office for three years, where he handled over 200 indigent cases through the trial courts. That experience gave him an unparalleled understanding of how the prosecution builds its cases — and where defenses can be found. His record in the criminal courts includes 47 acquittals and 23 case dismissals at the preliminary investigation stage. On the immigration side, Atty. Santos has assisted over 80 foreign nationals with visa matters, ACR concerns, deportation defense, and dual citizenship applications under RA 9225. He is accredited by the Bureau of Immigration as an authorized immigration counsel.
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Associate Attorney
University of the East School of Law, 2018. Focuses on family law, civil litigation, and legal research. Handles pleadings, hearings, and client coordination under Atty. Dela Cruz's supervision. Fluent in Filipino, English, and basic Cebuano.
Associate Attorney
Far Eastern University Institute of Law, 2019. Handles labor arbitration, corporate compliance, and contract review. Assists Atty. Torres on NLRC appearances and corporate filings. Previously interned at the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
Legal Support Staff
Senior Paralegal
18 years of legal support experience. Handles court filings, document preparation, scheduling, and PSA/LRA liason work. The backbone of the firm's administrative operations.
Paralegal & Process Server
Handles service of subpoenas, summons, and court processes across Metro Manila. Manages the firm's docket tracking system and ensures all filing deadlines are met.
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