"It is but proper and fitting that this Court commend the unfaltering and very able assistance rendered to the accused, seen from the excellent presentation made of his case, particularly by his defense counsel, Atty. Abelardo L. Aportadera, Jr., of Davao City, who unstintedly and magnanimously contributed his legal talents and efforts in the hope that justice may ultimately prevail." X X X
Supreme Court Decision in 'People of the Philippines - versus- Lucio Lumayok' G.R. No. L-54016
Atty. Abelardo L. Aportadera, Jr.
Admitted to the Philippine Bar, 1974.
Academics – Ateneo de Manila University (A.B. Behavioral Science 1969; University Scholar); Ateneo de Davao University (LL.B. 1973; Graduated with Silver Medal for Academic Excellence); Columbia University, New York, New York, U.S.A. (LL.M. in International Law – Law of the Seas, Corporation Law, International Human Rights 1985-86; University Scholar)
Academic Positions- Law Lecturer: Law School, Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City (1982-85); Law School, Ateneo de Manila University ( 1986-1987); Philippine Judicial Academy, Supreme Court (2000); Institute on Judicial Administration, University of the Philippines Law Center ( 1988-2001); MBA-JD Program of Far Easter University Institute of Law (Subjects: 1) Negotiable Instruments Law; 2) Public International Law (2006-8); Trustee, Ateneo de Davao University (2007-2012).Head, Department of Masonic Jurisprudence, Laws and Regulation, Institute of Masonic Education and Studies, Grand Lodge of the Philippines (2006-2009); Member of the Board of Directors, Institute of Masonic Education and Studies, Grand Lodge of the Philippines (2006-2009)
Private Practice - Managing Partner, Aportadera Law Offices (Davao City, 1974-1986); Managing Partner, Valdez, Maulit & Aportadera Law Offices (Quezon City, 2001 – 2003); Managing Partner, Aportadera Law Offices (Manila, 2003-2004); Managing Partner, Aguirre Aportadera Gavero Sandico & Associates (2005-2009)
Legal Columnist – "Rights and Duties," Sunstar Davao
Article- "Justice in the Philippines: A Case of Parallel Judicial Systems." Solidarity No. 112: 71-74 (1987)
Government Positions Held - Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights (1986-1989); Assistant Ombudsman, Office of the Ombudsman (1989-2001).
Contribution to Philippine Jurisprudence -First Filipino Lawyer to file telegraphic petition for writ of habeas corpus and for the first time, the Supreme Court granted the writ also by telegram (In the matter of the Petition for Habeas Corpus of Rolieto Trinidad, et al., Carmen Florida-Lagmay, et al. versus Gen. Alfredo Olano, et al, G.R. No. L-59449. April 23, 1983)
Supreme Court Commendation - "It is but proper and fitting that this Court commend the unfaltering and very able assistance rendered to accused seen from the excellent presentation made of his case, particularly by his defense counsel ATTY. ABELARDO L. APORTADERA, JR. of Davao City who unstintedly and magnanimously contributed his legal talents and efforts in the hope that justice may ultimately prevail." xxx " WHEREFORE, the judgment appealed from is hereby set aside and another one entered acquitting the accused Lucio Lumayok of the crimes charged against him. His immediate release from custody is hereby ordered unless he is held on other charges." (People of the Philippines versus Lucio Lumayok; G.R. No. L-54016; promulgated October 1, 1985).
Field of Specialization – Corporation Law, Banking Laws, International Law, Constitutional Law, Law On Public Officers, Anti-Graft and Corruption Laws, Criminal Law, Civil Law, Litigation.