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Young lawyer Justin Gular joins Duterte's impeachment defense team
Justin Nicol Gular, a senior associate at a prominent Manila law firm, is among the counsel representing Vice President Sara Duterte in her ongoing impeachment trial. The lawyer is among the younger members of the vice president's legal defense team.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA – Justin Nicol Gular has joined the legal contingent defending Vice President Sara Duterte before the impeachment court, bringing his expertise as a senior associate at the Fortun, Narvasa and Salazar Law Firm to the high-profile case.
Gular represents one of the younger additions to the vice president's defense counsel, which comprises multiple lawyers from the respected Manila-based law practice. The composition of Duterte's legal team reflects the complexity and significance of the impeachment proceedings against the sitting vice president.
The impeachment trial marks a significant moment in Philippine politics, with Duterte facing charges in the constitutional court. Her legal representation draws primarily from the ranks of FNS Law Firm, one of the country's established legal institutions known for handling major civil and constitutional matters.
The inclusion of attorneys like Gular underscores the breadth of expertise the vice president's team is marshaling for her defense throughout the trial process.