LAWYER PROFILE

Atty. Jose Marie M. Baluyot

Admitted to the Bar in 2012

— Partner —

+63 45 982 1726

+63 908 813 4289

About

Atty. Jose Marie M. Baluyot is a dynamic partner at Go Baluyot & Adion, where he utilizes his innovative, out-of-the-box thinking to tackle complex legal challenges, drawing from his extensive experience in a variety of practice areas, including business law, corporate governance, intellectual property, real estate transactions, and complex litigation. Known for his ability to develop creative legal strategies that achieve successful outcomes, even in cases where traditional methods have fallen short, Atty. Pj—his common nickname—has built a reputation for pushing the limits of conventional legal thinking, establishing himself as a leader in his area of practice.


Prior to founding Go Baluyot & Adion Law Office in 2016, Atty. Pj developed his legal expertise through internships and positions at prominent firms. He started with an internship at Zambrano & Gruba Law Office in 2009 and later worked as an associate attorney at Ortega Bacorro Odulio Calma & Carbonell in 2012. During his time at Ortega Bacorro Odulio Calma & Carbonell, Atty. Pj quickly gained recognition for his ability to effectively manage intellectual property disputes and complex commercial and business law cases. He was entrusted with handling the intellectual property matters of several multinational and globally recognized clients, including Shell, Chevron, Bayer, Ferrari, Penguin, Dolce & Gabbana, Rimowa, Smeg, Supreme, and Harvard University, among others. Owing to his profound expertise in intellectual property, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines nominated him to attend the 2024 Japan Patent Office/IP Rights Training Course for Practitioners Specializing in Trademark in Tokyo, Japan.


Atty. Pj’s success in overseeing high-stakes disputes and advising corporate clients laid a solid foundation for his career. After relocating his practice to Tarlac in 2016, he took on a role as a legal secondee at GlaxoSmithKline Philippines, Inc., further refining his expertise in corporate housekeeping and contract management. From 2016 to 2020, he also taught law courses at Tarlac State University, aiming to share his legal knowledge and inspire the next generation to approach legal studies with passion and dedication. Currently, Atty. Pj holds several key positions in corporations, local government units, and private institutions, where his innovative legal insights are highly valued by stakeholders.


Beyond his legal practice, Atty. Pj is likewise deeply engaged in the community. He serves as an active member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Tarlac Chapter, is the incoming President of the Rotary Club of Central Tarlac, and acts as legal counsel for the Don Bosco Tarlac Past Pupils Association.

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