Atty. Rafael Lim

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Bar review mentor · Civil Law · Remedial Law & Ethics · 22 yrs at the bar

4.9 (6 mentee reviews) Manila English, Tagalog

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About

Professorial lecturer in Civil Law — succession, obligations, and the Remedial questions where examinees lose the most points.

Atty. Rafael Lim practices Inheritance law in Manila, bringing 22 years of experience to every case. Estate and succession specialist; twenty-two years settling estates and transferring property to heirs. Rafael's work centers on Extrajudicial settlement, Estate tax and Probate / will, always with a practical, client-first approach — explaining options in plain language and setting clear expectations from the very first consultation. Consultations are available in English and Tagalog. First-time clients are welcome to simply talk through their situation and understand where they stand before deciding on next steps.

Bar subjects covered

  • Civil Law
  • Remedial Law, Legal & Judicial Ethics with Practical Exercises

Teaching experience

  • Professorial Lecturer, Civil Law San Beda College of Law 2018 – Present
  • Pre-Bar Reviewer, Succession Legal Edge Review Center 2020 – Present

Education

  • Juris Doctor University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law Class of 2004
  • A.B. Communication Silliman University Class of 2000

Mentee reviews

4.9
From bar examinees Rafael has mentored
  • Nica S., J.D. candidate 6 months ago

    Made Remedial feel manageable for the first time since law school.

  • Gab T., 2026 bar candidate 8 months ago

    Direct feedback on my essays — what examiners reward, what they ignore. I stopped wasting words.

  • Kim R., 2026 bar candidate 10 months ago

    Scheduled sessions around my work hours and never made me feel behind.

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