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Linsangan Vs Tolentino
Linsangan Vs Tolentino
Linsangan Vs Tolentino
vs.
ATTY. NICOMEDES TOLENTINO, Respondent.
A.C. No. 6672 | September 4, 2009
Facts:
A complaint for disbarment is filed by Pedro Linsangan against Atty.
Nicomedes Tolentino for solicitation of clients and encroachment of professional
services.
Issue:
Whether the respondent violated Rule 8.02 and other canons of the Code
of Professional Responsibility.
Ruling:
Yes. The court adopt the findings of the IBP on the unethical conduct of
respondent but its recommended penalty is modified.