ABOUT US
De Leon Arevalo Gonzales Law Offices (Dargon Law) is a full-service law firm situated in Quezon City. The firm advises local and international clients in all aspects of Philippine law. It is engaged in both advisory and implementation work, as well as advocating and protecting the interests of its clients. Dargon Law’s in-depth understanding of the Philippine legal landscape allows it to advise its clients to achieve their goals in the most effective way possible.
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The Firm’s lawyers are supported by a complement of experienced paralegals and trained non-legal support staff.
Practice Areas
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PRACTICE
AREAS
Dispute Resolution (Civil and Criminal)
Public Bidding and Procurement
Taxation
Corporate & Special Projects
Immigration And Naturalization
Start-Ups
Financial Rehabilitation and Insolvency
Infrastructure and Public-Private Partnership
Licensing & Franchising
Domestic And International Arbitration
Probate And Settlement of Estate
Elections
Labor & Industrial Relations
Real Estate
Constitutional & Administrative Litigation
Intellectual Property
Project Finance
Public Interest Law
Family And Matrimonial Relations
Privacy And Data Protection
Human Rights
OUR TEAM
Norma Singson-de Leon
SENIOR PARTNER
Atty. Norma Singson-de Leon is a litigator and a corporate lawyer with over 40 years of experience, having been admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1983. Among others, she was formerly the Head of the Litigation Department of the Presidential Commission on Good Government and a Deputy Director of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. She previously worked as a Confidential Attorney with the Supreme Court of the Philippines. She is also a leading corporate rehabilitation receiver and liquidator. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Major in English and Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Philippines. She is the immediate past National President of Alpha Phi Omega Philippines, Inc., the first woman to hold the helm of the National Executive Council of the organization.
Jose Armand C. Arevalo
MANAGING PARTNER
Atty. Jose Armand C. Arevalo is a litigator with over 30 years of experience. He was an associate for 7 years with a leading Intellectual Property enforcement firm before joining a partnership. Presently, he is the Managing Partner of Dargon Law. He finished his Political Science and Law degrees from the University of the Philippines. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1994.
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Arlene T. Gonzales, CPA
SENIOR PARTNER
Atty. Arlene T. Gonzales, CPA is a seasoned corporate lawyer with over 35 years of experience. She is also a certified public accountant, having passed the accountancy board exams in 1981. She is a leading corporate rehabilitation receiver and liquidator in the Philippines and has previously worked as a lawyer with the government, including being the Executive Director of the Securities Investors Protection Fund, Inc. She obtained her law and accountancy degrees from the University of the East. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1987.
Remy Rose A. Alegre
Justin D.J. Sucgang
PARTNER
SPECIAL COUNSEL
SPECIAL COUNSEL
Atty. Dino S. de Leon is an experienced lawyer and advocate. He was formerly affiliated with a leading firm in the Philippines prior to joining Dargon Law. He has extensive experience in, among others, litigation and dispute resolution, arbitration, infrastructure law and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), labor, financial rehabilitation and corporate liquidation, insolvency, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, start ups, and franchising. He previously worked with the Philippine Department of Finance Privatization Group and served as a legal director of a PPP consulting firm. He received his Bachelor of Arts Major in Development Studies in 2009 and Juris Doctor Degree in 2014, both from De La Salle University. He completed his Master of Laws (with distinction) at Georgetown University and obtained certificates in both Public and Private International Law at The Hague Academy of International Law. In 2024, he obtained a certificate from the Asian Institute of Management for the Chief Financial Officer Program. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2015.
Atty. Remy Rose A. Alegre is an experienced litigator and disputes practitioner. As an associate solicitor of the Office of the Solicitor General, she was involved in representing government agencies in international arbitration proceedings and in public interest cases. Prior to that, she was a senior attorney of the litigation and ADR practice group of a premier Makati-based firm, where she represented local and foreign clients on various court cases and arbitration matters. She earned both her J.D. degree (cum laude) and her B.A. degree, (magna cum laude) from the University of the Philippines. She obtained her Master of Laws in International Business Regulation, Litigation, and Arbitration from the NYU School of Law. She is an accredited arbitrator of the OADR and the PICCR, and a trained arbitrator and member of the PDRCI since 2018. She was admitted to the Philippine bar in 2015 and the New York bar in 2024.
Atty. Justin D.J. Sucgang has considerable experience in administrative and corporate law. He was appointed by the late Pres. Benigno Aquino III as Commissioner to the Legal Education Board in 2013. After his admission to the Philippine Bar in 2015, he worked with the Office of the President of the Philippines as a Technical Assistant, where he handled various matters such as infrastructure, economic zones, national security, financial institutions, local government affairs, and higher education. He rose from the ranks and left as Director III in 2018. He earned his Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude) and Juris Doctor degrees (salutatorian) from De La Salle University and obtained his Master of Laws from the University of Michigan as a Fulbright Scholar and DeWitt Fellow. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctor of Juridical Science degree at Fordham University and serves in the faculty of De La Salle University College of Law.
Janine Karla A. Aranas, CPA
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Charisa L. Belista
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Martin Patricio M. Senador
ASSOCIATE
Atty. Janine Karla A. Aranas, CPA is a certified public accountant, having passed the accountancy board exams in 2015. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy in 2014 and Juris Doctor Degree in 2019 from Miriam College and the University of Santo Tomas, respectively. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2020. Her main areas of practice are litigation and dispute resolution, corporate and special projects, financial rehabilitation and corporate liquidation, and administrative law.
Atty. Charisa L. Belista obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Human Resource Development Management in 2015 and Juris Doctor Degree in 2021 from the University of Santo Tomas and Arellano University School of Law, respectively. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2022.
Atty. Martin Patricio Senador obtained his Bachelor of Sports Science from University of the Philippines, Diliman in 2015 and Juris Doctor from the De La Salle University, College of Law in 2020. He has considerable experience in dispute resolution. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2022.
Ryan Daniele Y. Uy
ASSOCIATE
John Kirby G. Malibiran
ASSOCIATE
​Joyce B. Jacaba
ASSOCIATE
Atty. Ryan Daniele Y. Uy obtained both his B.S. Management and a minor in History (cum laude) and his Juris Doctor degree (second honors) from the Ateneo De Manila University 2021 and successfully completed the Corporate and Business Law Track. He was admitted to the Philippine bar in 2022 after having passed the 2021 bar exams with Exemplary Performance.
Atty. John Kirby G. Malibiran obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Legal Management from the University of Santo Tomas in 2018 and his Juris Doctor degree from San Beda University in 2022. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2023.
Atty. Joyce B. Jacaba obtained her B.S. Business Administration (Marketing) from the University of the Philippines Visayas (cum laude) in 2018 and her Juris Doctor degree from San Beda University in 2023. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2023.
Sean Patrick C. Lee
ASSOCIATE
Reannah R. Reonal
ASSOCIATE
Margareth Grace V. Buensalido
ASSOCIATE
Atty. Sean Patrick C. Lee obtained both his Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts in Economics degrees from the Ateneo de Manila University. He was an extern for the Commission on Human Rights, where he helped edit and fact check the national situationer for Human Rights. He was also a resident intern in the Ateneo Human Rights Center. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2023.
Atty. Reannah R. Reonal obtained both her Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (honorable mention) from De La Salle University. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2022.
Atty. Margareth V. Buensalido has degrees in BS Applied Economics and BS Marketing Management from De La Salle University. She previously worked with a food-service corporate group until she entered the Ateneo Law School. She interned for an intellectual property law firm and several human rights organizations and worked as a paralegal for four years. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2025.
Benzon A. Rambayon
Lance Vladimir M. Molino
Miguel Generoso S. Valencia
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
Atty. Benzon A. Rambayon earned his Bachelor of Arts in Consular and Diplomatic Affairs from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (magna cum laude) and his Juris Doctor from the University of the Philippines College of Law. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2025.
Atty. Lance Vladimir M. Molino earned his Bachelor of Arts in Legal Management from the University of the East (summa cum laude), and his Juris Doctor from San Beda College Alabang. He spent five years as a paralegal in the City Legal Office of Pasay. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2025.
Atty. Miguel Generoso S. Valencia earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Minor in Japanese Studies, as well as his Juris Doctor degree from Ateneo de Manila University. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2025.
Alyssa Ericka D. Ng
OFFICE MANAGER &
SENIOR PARALEGAL
Alyssa Ericka D. Ng has extensive corporate housekeeping and special projects experience, having been with the Firm for a decade. She received her bachelor’s degree from Sebastian College - Manila and finished a paralegal course from the University of the Philippines - Diliman.
Rick Therese Angela T. Daza
PARALEGAL
Rick Therese Angela T. Daza earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Ateneo de Davao University. She is currently completing her Juris Doctor Degree from San Beda University, where she is in her second year.
Julian Andre D. Hernando
CORPORATE PARALEGAL
Julian Andre D. Hernando obtained his Bachelor of Science in Legal Management from the Ateneo de Manila University. He was also a legal intern in our firm in 2023.
Pauline S. Herrera
PARALEGAL
Pauline S. Herrera earned her Bachelor of Science in Legal Management from San Beda University. She is presently completing her Juris Doctor Degree at the San Beda University, where she is in her second year.
Christine Jane T. Morante
CORPORATE PARALEGAL
Christine Jane T. Morante earned her Bachelor of Science in Legal Management from Ateneo de Manila University.
CONTACT US
OUR ADDRESS
Suite 303, Pacific Century Tower,
1472-1476 Quezon Avenue
Barangay South Triangle,
Quezon City, Philippines 1103
Email: counsel@dargonlawfirm.com
Tel: (02) 8426-1837
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