Isnani & Culajara Law

Isnani & Culajara Law Isnani & Culajara is a full-service law firm in Zamboanga City. Prior to establishing his own law firm, Atty. Harradier P. Atty. Kelvin J.

Isnani was an Associate Attorney in one of the top law firms in Manila, Fortun Narvasa & Salazar. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Philippines College of Law, and his BS Legal Management degree from the Ateneo de Manila University, the latter being on a full scholarship grant. He is also an incumbent officer (Auditor) of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Zambasul

ta Chapter. Culajara, CPA, graduated valedictorian from the Ateneo De Zamboanga University College of Law in 2020, where he also earned his BS Accountancy degree in 2014, cm laude. During the 2021-2022 Bar Examinations, Atty. Culajara was recognized as an exemplary passer for garnering a rating above 85% (88.46%). The firm's highlights include:

- Counsel for investor-complainants in the biggest investment controversy in the Zambasulta (Zamboanga-Basilan-Sulu-Tawi-tawi) area, with investments in the hundreds of millions of Pesos.

- Counsel of a family corporation in a multibillion peso dispute over ownership of well-known pharmacy and hardware businesses in Zamboanga City

- Defense counsel of the biggest accounting practitioner in Region IX, where the criminal case was successfully dismissed

- Defense counsel of a leading national digital payments company in a damages suit filed by a local user over alleged security breach, where the civil complaint was successfully dismissed

- Defense counsel of a government official involved in a widely-publicized criminal case

- Counsel of a mining corporation operating on thousands of hectares of land area with abundant coal reserves, whose board of directors compose of well-known national business dignitaries

- Counsel of several business owners in tax applications to legally reduce multimillion peso tax deficiencies to up to a mere 10% of the original assessment

- Counsel of a leading national joint venture telecommunications infrastructure platform in its tower construction concerns

- Counsel of a leading hospital in Zamboanga City in its patient concerns

- Defense counsel of directors of a water utility where the dismissal of the quo warranto petition filed by a co-director was successfully upheld by the Court of Appeals

- Counsel of a leading national courier and delivery service provider in a qualified theft case against an employee

- Counsel of a huge distribution company in labor disputes against its employees

- Counsel of various foreign nationals from USA, Sweden, Denmark, and various parts of Asia, in immigration, nationality, and divorce concerns

- Counsel of various petitioners in declaration of nullity of marriage cases

- Counsel of a local politician in an election controversy before the Supreme Court of the Philippines and the Commission on Elections, En Banc

- Counsel of a media company with an on-air legal aid program

Isnani & Culajara proudly congratulates Atty. Caryl Andrea A. Tinae for passing the 2025 Bar Examinations!Atty. Tinae gr...
07/01/2026

Isnani & Culajara proudly congratulates Atty. Caryl Andrea A. Tinae for passing the 2025 Bar Examinations!

Atty. Tinae graduated as Salutatorian from the Ateneo De Zamboanga University RUCJ College of Law. She joins the firm as its fourth lawyer, strengthening a dedicated team specializing in the fields of civil, commercial, criminal, and administrative litigation, real estate, family & estate planning, taxation, and labor.

Welcome to the firm, Atty. Tinae!

Corrections of certain typographical or clerical errors can be made to a civil registry document without the need for a ...
26/06/2024

Corrections of certain typographical or clerical errors can be made to a civil registry document without the need for a judicial order.

It is important to secure a certified true copy of a certificate of title before purchasing any property.
11/06/2024

It is important to secure a certified true copy of a certificate of title before purchasing any property.

The Philippines is 1 of only 2 countries without an Absolute Divorce Law. Currently, Filipinos who wish to sever their m...
04/06/2024

The Philippines is 1 of only 2 countries without an Absolute Divorce Law. Currently, Filipinos who wish to sever their marital bond are left with no choice but to go through the tedious process of securing a declaration of nullity (or annulment) of their marriage, which, at times, is denied by the court due to stringent legal requirements.

Here are some key differences between a Declaration of Nullity of Marriage and Divorce under House Bill No. 9349.

Tax assessments may be quite intimidating, but there are enough remedies under the law a taxpayer may explore to save hi...
28/05/2024

Tax assessments may be quite intimidating, but there are enough remedies under the law a taxpayer may explore to save him or herself from all the hassle.

Determining the correct venue is important to avoid dismissal of cases filed.
20/05/2024

Determining the correct venue is important to avoid dismissal of cases filed.

Former natural-born Filipinos who acquired foreign citizenship is still entitled to own land property in the Philippines...
14/05/2024

Former natural-born Filipinos who acquired foreign citizenship is still entitled to own land property in the Philippines, subject to limitations prescribed by Republic Act 8179 and Batas Pambansa 185.

Republic Act No. 11976, also known as the Ease of Paying Taxes Act, took effect on January 22, 2024. Among the significa...
19/04/2024

Republic Act No. 11976, also known as the Ease of Paying Taxes Act, took effect on January 22, 2024. Among the significant changes introduced by the new law are amendments involving VAT-registered taxpayers engaged in the sale of services.

Wishing all our Muslim brothers and sisters a blessed month of Ramadan.
11/03/2024

Wishing all our Muslim brothers and sisters a blessed month of Ramadan.

Contrary to popular opinion, mere failure or inability to provide financial support does not give rise to criminal liabi...
05/08/2023

Contrary to popular opinion, mere failure or inability to provide financial support does not give rise to criminal liability.

A compromise settlement is a way to legally lower a tax assessment that has become final and executory.
29/07/2023

A compromise settlement is a way to legally lower a tax assessment that has become final and executory.

ISNANI & CULAJARA LAW WELCOMES 14TH PLACER ATTY. AR-RASHID J. TARADJI, CPA!Atty. Taradji graduated valedictorian from th...
04/05/2023

ISNANI & CULAJARA LAW WELCOMES 14TH PLACER ATTY. AR-RASHID J. TARADJI, CPA!

Atty. Taradji graduated valedictorian from the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Rosendo U. Castillo Jr. College of Law.

Prior to pursuing his law studies, Atty. Taradji worked in Reyes Tacandong & Co., one of the largest auditing firms in the Philippines.

Atty. Taradji earned his bachelor's degree in accountancy from the Ateneo where he graduated as cm laude.

Welcome to the Firm, Atty. Taradji!

Address

MP Towers, Nuñez Street
Zamboanga City
7000

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+639171055382

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