Partners
Atty. Raymund Jorge A. Mercado
MANAGING & SENIOR PARTNER
Mr. Mercado is the founding partner and the Senior and Managing Partner of the law firm. He graduated from the Silliman University College of Law in 1988 with honors and passed the Bar Examinations in 1989.
Juris Doctor
Atty. Michael M. Bandal
Junior Partner
Atty. Michael Bandal graduated from Silliman University, College of Business Administration, majoring in Management. Upon graduation, he then proceeded to take up the degree of Bachelor of Laws in the same University. He was an academic scholar and student leader then. His name was entered in the Roll of Attorneys in 2006. Upon becoming a lawyer, he then joined the Mercado and Partners Law Firm.
Atty. Roxanne Joyce L. Mercado
Junior Partner
Bachelor of Science, Major in Legal Management | Dean’s List, 3 semesters | Ateneo de Manila University | 2007-2011 Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor Program | Dean’s List, 2 semesters | Ateneo Law School | 2011-2015
Atty. Gesta Riva A. Gamo
Junior Partner
Admitted to the Philippine Bar on November 2016 Career Service Examination Passer | Professional level Postgraduate | Silliman University College of Law 2012-2014 Postgraduate | Foundation University College of Law and Jurisprudence Bachelor of Laws 2014-2016
Atty. Marvilie M. Serna
Junior Partner
Atty. Serna is a Sillimanian lawyer with a degree in Philosophy where she graduated Cum Laude in 2013. She obtained her Juris Doctor (with thesis) in 2017. She was then admitted to the Philippine BAR in 2018.
Atty. Lee A. T. Verdoguillo
Junior Partner
Ms. Lee A. T. Verdoguillo was admitted to the Philippine Bar on July 22, 2020. She completed her undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Science in Public Administration in 2014, with latin honors [Cum laude]. She went on for further studies and graduated from Silliman University College of Law in 2018 with a degree in Juris Doctor.
Atty. Rasselle Louise L. Mercado
Junior Partner
Ms. Rasselle Louise L. Mercado obtained her Juris Doctor Degree from San Sebastian College – Recoletos College of Law where she prepared a thesis study entitled “Re-examining the Union Security Clause in Light of the Constitutional Challenges: An Analysis.” She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Cebu Doctors’ University.
Atty. Kara Angelie M. Dumasis
Junior Partner
Atty. Kara Angelie M. Dumasis is a dynamic and passionate lawyer who passed the BestBarEver20_21 and was recently admitted to the Philippine Bar last May 30, 2022.