Duran & Duran-Schulze Law
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We are a premier full-service law firm in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Metro Manila, Philippines that delivers legal solutions addressing the complexities of Corporate Law, the sensitivities of Family Law and Civil Litigation, and the intricacies of Property and Immigration Laws.
Two Sisters. One Legal Vision.
The Partners
Built on sisterhood and complementary legal expertise, Duran & Duran-Schulze Law (“DDS Law”) delivers trusted, results-driven legal representation through strategic counsel and formidable advocacy.
Managing Partner
Atty. March is a corporate and immigration lawyer with over 14 years of legal practice in the Philippines. She holds an MBA from De La Salle University, a J.D. from Far Eastern University, and a BS in Business Economics from the University of the Philippines Diliman. She is also a licensed Real Estate Broker, as well as a Member and Trained Arbitrator of PDRCI.
Her legal practice focuses on Business and Corporate Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property (IP) Law, Property Law, Labor Law, and HR Services. Read her full profile here ➤
Founding Senior Partner
Atty. Wendy is a seasoned family lawyer and litigator with over 16 years of experience. She earned her J.D. degree from San Beda University, was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2007, holds a BS in Computer Science degree, and is a Foreign Legal Consultant registered with the State Bar of California. She is also a licensed Real Estate Broker.
Her areas of specialized legal practice include Family Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Estate and Property Law, and Special Proceedings. Read her full profile here ➤
Where the Firm Leads in Legal Practice
Our Practice Areas
For 13 years, the Firm has served as a trusted legal counsel and advocate, delivering strategic, results-driven representation to individuals, expats, businesses, and multinational clients.
Corporate Law
Our corporate and commercial law practice covers company incorporation and compliance, corporate secretarial services, taxation, corporate amendments, contract drafting and review, trademark registration, data privacy compliance, and notarial services.
Family Law & Litigation
Our family law and litigation services focus on annulment of voidable marriages, declaration of nullity of void marriages, legal separation, child custody, child support, legal guardianship, Anti-VAWC Act, birth certificate corrections, and changes of names.
Visa & Immigration Law
Our law firm also assists in Philippine visa applications, including 9G work visa, 13A spouse visa, SRRV, SIRV, PEZA visa, TRV, quota visa, visa extension and downgrade, citizenship and naturalization—and petitions for lifting Blacklist Orders (BLOs) and Alert List Orders (ALOs).
Estate & Property Law
Our estate and property law practice covers trust and estate planning, estate settlement and probate of wills, land and property dispute resolutions, land title transfers and registrations, drafting of last will and testaments, and other succession and inheritance-related services.
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Track Record of Success
Case Highlights
Discover how we have helped clients overcome complex legal challenges and achieve successful outcomes across a wide range of practice areas.
Declaration of Absolute Nullity of Marriage Under Article 36 - Psychological Incapacity (Pasig RTC)
DDS Law successfully secured a Declaration of Absolute Nullity of Marriage for a client on the ground of psychological incapacity (Article 36, Family Code) before the Pasig City RTC.
Judicial Recognition of Foreign Divorce and Cancellation of Marriage Entry (Quezon City RTC)
The Firm obtained a favorable judgment recognizing an American client’s foreign divorce before the Quezon City RTC, restoring his legal capacity to remarry in the Philippines.
Resolving Likelihood of Confusion and Descriptiveness Issues in Trademark Registration
A prominent U.S.-based software development company engaged DDS Law to overcome substantive refusals from the IPOPHL and secure the trademark registration.
Judicial Correction of Substantial Birth Certificate Errors Under Rule 108
DDS Law successfully obtained a Rule 108 court order correcting substantial errors (i.e., mother’s name and parental marriage details) in the client’s birth certificate.
Lifting an Immigration Blacklist Order (BLO) Due to Disrespectful Behavior
The Firm successfully challenged an Immigration Blacklist Order (BLO) imposed on a foreign client for alleged “disrespectful behavior,” resulting in the client’s lawful return to the Philippines.
Lifting an Immigration Blacklist Order (BLO) on Grounds of Indigency
The Firm successfully secured the lifting of a blacklist imposed on an American client due to financial indigency by rectifying prior procedural errors and complying with immigration requirements.
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