PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

        Over 21 years in the practice of law in Washington D.C., Virginia and in the Philippines. The main areas of practice are international trade and business development projects, commercial banking, probate, trusts and estates, and corporate immigration law. Investigated, heard and adjudicated cases involving a panoply of business transactions, including civil and criminal matters as a judge in the Philippines.

        More than 15 years of banking and trust experience with a major national bank in Washington D.C. Managed and serviced loan portfolio, trust accounts and administered estates. Responsible for detailed management of each account as well as significant expansion of high net worth client portfolio. Used expertise in estate planning, tax planning, and investments to enable clients to select products and services that would optimal for their special needs and circumstances. Supervised the preparation and filing of all federal and state fiduciary tax returns, estate tax and inheritance tax returns of said accounts.

        As a counsel of a major government contract company, interacted with U.S. federal and state government agencies in the compliance of existing laws, rules and regulations affecting the company. Served as business and legal counsel to a telecommunications company. Responsible for securing FCC license for operations in Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Marianas Islands.

        Teamed-up with other government attorneys and worked with officials and representatives of other government agencies in the implementations of the election laws in performing functions as attorney for the Commission on Elections.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1988 - Present Managing Partner Avelino G. Halagao & Associates, P.C.
Tysons Corner, Virginia
1987 - 1988 Associate

Coates & Davenport Law Offices
McLean, Virginia
1972 - 1987 Vice-President &
Trust Officer
 The National Bank of Washington
Washington, D.C.
1970 - 1972 Judge Department of Justice
Manila, Philippines
1965 - 1970 Attorney Commission on Elections
Manila Philippines
1963 - 1965 Partner Pimentel, Halagao, Manzano & Bello
Manila, Philippines


EDUCATION

George Washington University
National Law Center
Master of Laws, American & International Practice (LL.M.)1986

American Institute of Banking
Certificate in Commercial & Private Banking - 1978
Washington, D.C.

The American Graduate University
Certificate in Government Contract Law - 1989
Washington, D.C.

San Beda College
College of Law (LL.B.) 1962
Manila, Philippines

Manuel L. Quezon University
Associate in Arts (A.A.) 1958
Manila, Philippines