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Dallog-Galicinao vs. Atty. v. Castro, 474 SCRA 1
Dallog-Galicinao vs. Atty. v. Castro, 474 SCRA 1
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A.C. No. 6396. October 25, 2005.
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* SECOND DIVISION.
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honorably, fairly and candidly towards each other and otherwise conduct
themselves without reproach at all times.
Same; Same; Same; The highest reward that can be bestowed on
lawyers is the esteem of their brethren.—The highest reward that can be
bestowed on lawyers is the esteem of their brethren. This esteem cannot be
purchased, perfunctorily created, or gained by artifice or contrivance. It is
born of sharp contexts and thrives despite conflicting interest. It emanates
solely from integrity, character, brains and skills in the honorable
performance of professional duty.
RESOLUTION
TINGA, J.:
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11 TSN, 25 September 2005, p. 11; Rollo, p. 105. See also Order dated 25
September 2003, Id., at p. 94.
12 Id., at p. 107.
13 Id., at p. 111.
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14 The Report and Recommendation was filed with the IBP by the Investigating
Commissioner Milagros V. San Juan. Id., at pp. 115-117.
Rule 8.02—A lawyer shall not, directly or indirectly, encroach upon the
professional employment of another lawyer; however, it is the right of any
lawyer, without fear or favor, to give proper advice and assistance to those
seeking relief against unfaithful or neglectful counsel.
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15 Id., at p. 114.
16 441 Phil. 514; 393 SCRA 247 (2002).
the legal profession in the public estimation and erode public respect
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for it. These acts violate Rule 7.03, Canon 8 and Rule 8.01, to wit:
Rule 7.03—A lawyer shall not engage in conduct that adversely reflect on
his fitness to practice law, now shall he, whether in public or private life
behave in scandalous manner to the discredit of the legal profession.
Canon 8—A lawyer shall conduct himself with courtesy, fairness and
candor toward his professional colleagues, and shall avoid harassing tactics
against opposing counsel.
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Rule 8.01—A lawyer shall not, in his professional dealings, use language
which is abusive, offensive or otherwise improper.
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20 Atty. Reyes v. Atty. Chiong, Jr., 453 Phil. 99, 107; 405 SCRA 212, 219 (2003)
citing AGPALO, LEGAL ETHICS (1989), p. 95.
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