2005 was the year Joseph Noel M. Estrada was admitted to the Philippine Bar. Fresh from law school, Atty. Estrada wanted to practice and be mentored by the best lawyers in well-known and reputable law firms. He soon found out that most of the law firms he sought were extremely hierarchical, where junior associates are not given the credit for work they deserve, and instead, only the partners shine and earn. That is when Atty. Estrada rebelled against this system and started his own practice proving he can hold his own against veteran practitioners. Slowly, he established his own firm where young lawyers are empowered to deal with clients directly, where they develop confidence and learn to stand out in practice, and where young and ambitious lawyers are endowed with the freedom to think, to do and to earn. Most importantly, he showed them the importance of passion in the practice of law.
It was a decade after when Atty. Estrada was joined by a like-minded and fellow Thomasian lawyer, Terese Ray Anne O. Aquino. Atty. Aquino shared the same passion and drive for excellence and embraced the philosophy started by Atty. Estrada. She mentored and guided new lawyers while she continues to expand her expertise in new areas of the law practice in other jurisdictions such as the United States.
While being literally young, this trust-based law firm delivered premium complex transactions and litigations based on strong research foundation and diligent preparation. It has carved its own niche particularly in the field of education law, family law, commercial litigation, political law, business law and corporate law.
Estrada and Aquino Law continues to debunk the old adage, "when you’re young nobody believes you". In a profession where the older ones are presumed to be better, this law firm aims at having the best lawyers rather than the oldest. This law firm makes the difference through value added attributes of the young and upcoming such as technology, innovation, and research to produce a far better strategic advice than the traditional practitioners.