Problem Areas in Legal Ethics

Atty. Cecilio D. Duka, LPT, Ed.D.

Legal Ethics

The New Lawyer’s Oath

I (Name) do solemnly swear (affirm) that I accept the honor, privilege, duty and
responsibility of practicing law in the Philippines as an officer of the court, in the interest of our
people.
I declare fealty to the constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.
In so doing, I shall work towards promoting the rule of law in a regime of truth, justice,
freedom, love, equality and peace.
I shall conscientiously and courageously work for justice as well as safeguard the rights
and meaningful freedoms of all persons, identities and communities.
I shall ensure greater and equitable access to justice.
I shall do no falsehood, nor shall I pervert the law to unjustly favor or prejudice anyone.
I shall faithfully discharge these duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability, with
integrity and utmost civility.
I impose upon myself without mental reservation nor purpose of evasion.
So help me God. (Omit for affirmations)

Portuguese v. Atty. Centro, Jan. 26, 2021

Dick the Butcher - Henry VI by Shakespeare

A.M. No. 22-09-01-SC – Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability

Preamble
Canon 1 - INDEPENDENCE - 5 Sections
Canon 2 - PROPRIETY - 46 Sections
Canon 3 - FIDELITY - 56 Sections
Canon 4 - COMPETENCE AND DILIGENCE - 10 Sections
Canon 5 - EQUALITY - 4 Sections
Canon 6 - ACCOUNTABILITY - 53 Sections
General Provisions

May 30, 2023 - Request of the Public Attorney's Office to Delete Section 22, Canon III of
the Proposed Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability, A:M. No. 23-05-05-SC,
July 11, 2023

Preamble
CANON I
INDEPENDENCE
The independence of a lawyer in the discharge of professional duties without any
improper influence, restriction, pressure or interference, direct or indirect, ensures
effective legal representation and is ultimately imperative for the rule of law.
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Rodica v. Atty. Lazaro, et. al., A.C. No. 9259, August 23, 2012
Re: Request of National Committee on Legal Aid to Exempt Legal Aid Clients from Paying
Filing, Docket and Other Fees, A.M. No. 08-11-7-SC, August 28, 2009
Bengco v. Atty. Bernardo, A.C. No. 6368, June 13, 2012
Sesbreño vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 161390, April 16, 2008
Burbe v. Atty. Magulta, AC No. 99-634, June 10, 2002
Atty. Khan v. Atty. Simbillo, A.C. No. 5299, August 19, 2003
Velasco v. Atty. Causing, A.C. No. 12883 (Formerly CBD Case No. 16-5016), March 02, 2021
Re: Show Cause Order In The Decision Dated May 11, 2018 In G.R. No. 237428 (Republic of
The Philippines, Represented by Solicitor General Jose C. Calida v. Maria Lourdes P.A.
Sereno), A.M. No. 18-06-01- SC, July 17, 2018
Manalang v. Atty. Buendia, A.C. No. 12079, November 10, 2020

CANON II
PROPRIETY

A lawyer shall, at all times, act with propriety and maintain the appearance of propriety in
personal and professional dealings, observe honesty, respect and courtesy, and uphold the
dignity of the legal profession consistent with the highest standards of ethical behavior.

In Re: Lorenzo “Larry” Gadon, A.C. No. 13521, June 27, 2023
Ventura vs. Atty. Samson, A.C. No. 9608, November 27, 2012
Guevarra vs. Atty. Eala, A.C. No. 7136, August 1, 2007

Safe Spaces
RA 11313
Gender, Gender Identity
Gender based sexual harassment
Gender Fair Language
Guideline on the Use of Gender – Fair Language in the Judiciary and Gender – Fair
Courtroom Etiquette (A.M. No. 21 – 11 – 25 – SC, February 15, 2022)

Re: Disturbing Social Media Posts of Lawyers/Law Professors, April 11, 2023
Espejon v. Judge Lorredo, A.M. No. MTJ-22-007, March 9, 2022
Mendoza vs. Gadon, A.C. No. 11810, June 26, 2019

Proper Attire for Judges and Court Personnel

Falcis v. Civil Registrar General, G.R. No. 217910. September 03, 2019 – Lawyer’s Attire
Chu v. Gonzales, G.R. No. L-23687, February 26, 1968 – Lawyers’ must be punctual
Paredes – Garcia v. Court of Appeals, September 11, 1996 – Lawyers must appear in court
Venzon v. Atty. Amador Peleo, August 20, 2019 – Lawyers must not sacrifice the truth
Chavez v. Court of Appeals, August 19, 1968 – Lawyers must not abuse a witness
Buenaventura v. Atty. Gille, A.C. No. 7446, December 09, 2020 – Sec. 11
Leda v. Atty. Tabang – marital status
Cojuanco vs. Atty. Palma, Adm. Case No. 2474, September 15, 2004 – Sec. 12
Melad-ong v. Atty. Palcido Sabban, A.C. No. 10511, January 04, 2022 – Sec. 13
Atty. Plaridel C. Nava II, v. Atty. Ofelia M. D. Artuz, A.C. No. 7253, February 18, 2020 – Sec. 14
Dumlao v. Camacho, September 04, 2018 – Sec. 15 /Lawyers must not influence a judge

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Violence Against Lawyers

Ambulance Chasing

Query Of Atty. Karen M. Silverio-Buffe, Former Clerk Of Court - Branch 81, Romblon, Romblon
– On the Prohibition from Engaging in the Private Practice of Law, A.M. No. 08-6-352-
RTC, August 19, 2009
Linsangan v. Atty. Nicomedes Tolentino, A.C. No. 6672, September 4, 2009
Atty. Pedro Aguirre v. Atty. Crispin Reyes, January 08, 2020 – Self laudatory statements

May a Lawyer Advertise?

Atty. Khan v. Atty. Simbillo, A.C. No. 5299, August 19, 2003
Atty. Ulep v. Legal Clinic, Bar Matter No. 553, June 17, 1993
President Joseph Ejercito Estrada v. Sandiganbayan, November 25, 2003 –Atty. Paguia
RODCO Consultancy v. Atty. Napoleon Concepcion, June 29, 2021 – Refrain from boasting

Subjudice
Re: Show Cause Order in the Decision Dated May 11, 2018, in G.R. No. 237428 (Republic Of
The Philippines, Represented By Solicitor General Jose C. Calida V. Maria Lourdes P.
A. Sereno), July 17, 2018

Rule on Inhibition
Ariel "Aga" Muhlach v. Executive Judge Ma. Angela Acompañado-Arroyo, August 26, 2015
Bellosillo v. The Board of Governors of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, March 31, 2006 –
Fraternity Membership

Gift giving
RA 6713
Mabini v. Raga, A.M. No. P-06-2150, June 21, 2006

Forum Shopping
Villanueva v. Atty. Bonifacio Alentajan, A.C. No. 12161. June 08, 2020

Non encroachment on other lawyers business

Linsangan v. Atty. Tolentino, A.C. No. 6672, September 4, 2009
Valencia v. Atty. Cabanting, A.C. No. 1302, 1391 and 1543, April 26, 1991

Lawyers Should Treat Their Opposing Counsels With Courtesy, and Civility
Atty. Nava, II v. Atty. Artuz, A.C. No. 7253, February 18, 2020

Solo Practitioner
Cayetano v. Monsod, G.R. No. 100113, September 3, 1991

Law Firm
Article 1815 of the Civil Code
Petition for Authority to Continue the Use of the Firm Name "Sycip, Salazar, Feliciano,
Hernandez & Castillo, July 30, 1979

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A Disbarred Lawyer Must be Dropped From the Firm Name
Kimteng et. al., vs. Atty. Young, et. al., G.R. No. 210554, August 5, 2015
Dural v. Atty. Carlo “Bong” Carag, January 16, 2023 – Lawyers appointed to public office
Ziga v. Judge Ramon Areola, A.M. No. MTJ-99-1203, June 10, 2003

Public Officials Who Cannot Practice Law

Section 1, Republic Act No. 9946, amending Republic Act No. 910 – Retired judges practicing
Sec. 13, Art. VII, 1987 Constitution
Sec. 2, Art. IX-A
Sec. 8, Art. XI
Section 35, Rule 138 of the Rules of Court
Section 90, Republic Act No. 7160
Sec. 27, Rule 138, Rules of Court
Maderada v. Judge Mediodea, A.M. No. MTJ-02-1459, October 14, 2003
Catu v. Atty. Rellosa, A.C. No. 5738, February 19, 2008 – Civil Service Employees practicing

Lawyers in Government Service and Formerly in the Government Service

RA 6713
Judge Suzanne D. Cobarrubias-Nabaza v. Atty. Albert N. Lavandero, March 14, 2022
Trovela v. Robles, A.C. No. 11550, June 04, 2018
Query Of Atty. Karen M. Silverio-Buffe, A.M. No. 08-6-352-RTC, August 19, 2009
Penalties Under R.A. No. 3019 and R.A. 6713

Section 32. Lawyers in the academe

Pimentel v. Legal Education Board, G.R. No. 230642, September 10, 2019
Re: Anonymous Complaint Against Atty. Cresencio P. Co Untian, Jr., April 10, 2019
Re: Letter of the UP Law Faculty Entitled "Restoring Integrity: A Statement by the Faculty of the
University of the Philippines College of Law on the Allegations of Plagiarism and
Misrepresentation in the Supreme Court," A.M. No. 10-10-4-SC, March 08, 2011

Paralegal services; lawyer's responsibility

Atty. Mauricio Ulep v. The Legal Clinic, Bar Matter No. 553, June 17, 1993
Lijauco v. Atty. Terrado, Jr., A.C. No. 6317, August 31, 2006
Ang v. Atty. Gupana, A.C. No. 4545, February 5, 2014
Adez Realty, Incorporated v. Honorable Court Of Appeals, G.R. No. 100643, October 30, 1992

Responsible Use of Social Media

Lao v. Atty. Causing, Oct. 4, 2022
Belo – Henares v. Atty. Roberto "Argee" C. Guevarra, A.C. No. 11394, December 01, 2016
In Re: Atty. Lorenzo G. Gadon's Viral Video Against Raissa Robles, June 27, 2023
Tan v. Atty. James Roulyn R. Alvarico, A.C. No. 10933, November 03, 2020
Villamor v. Atty. Ely Galland A. Jumao-As, A.C. No. 8111, December 09, 2020

CANON III - Fidelity

Fidelity pertains to a lawyer's duty to uphold the Constitution and the laws of the land, to
assist in the administration of justice as an officer of the court, and to advance or defend a
client's cause, with full devotion, genuine interest, and zeal in the pursuit of truth and justice.

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Lawyer
Practice of Law
Philippine Lawyer's Association v. Agrava, G.R. No. L-12426, February 16, 1959
Cayetano v. Monsod, G.R. No. 100113, September 3, 1991
Manalang v. Atty. Cristina Benosa Buendia, A.C. No. 12079, November 10, 2020
David v. Atty. Diosdado M. Rongcal, Atty. Ildefonso C. Tario, Atty. Mark John M. Soriquez, Atty.
Emiliano S. Pomer, Atty. Marilet Santos-Layug, And Atty. Danny F. Villanueva, June 23, 2020
Genato v. Atty. Eligio P. Mallari, A.C. No. 12486, October 15, 2019
Atty. Honesto Ancheta Cabarroguis v. Atty. Danilo A. Basa, A.C. No. 8789, March 11, 2020

Fiduciary Relationship
Gabucan v. Atty. Florencio A. Narido, Jr., A.C. No. 12019, September 03, 2019
Sison v. Atty. Lourdes Philina B. Dumlao, April 28, 2021 – Start of Atty. – client relation
Land Bank of the Philippines v. Pamintuan, October 25, 2005 – authority to appear
Mahunot v. Atty. Lord M. Marapao, A.C. No. 10297. March 09, 2022 – groundless suits
Sevilla v. Atty. Marcelo C. Millo, A.C. No. 10697, March 25, 2019 – encourage fair settlement
Viesca v. Gilinsky, G.R. No. 171698, July 4, 2007 – encourage compromise agrement

Barratry
Office of the Court Administrator v. Judge Ruiz, February 02, 2016
So v. Lee, B.M. No. 3288, April 10, 2019
Roque v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. L-66935 November 11, 1985
Tiongson v. Atty. Michael Flores, September 01, 2020 – call client’s attention for fraud

Responsibility Over the Acts of Subordinates

Filipinas Life Assurance Company v. Pedroso, G.R. No. 159489, February 4, 2008
Trust International Paper Corporation v. Pelaez, G.R. No. 164871, August 22, 2006 –
negligence of subordinate

Supervising Lawyers
Sec. 2(e), A.M No. 19-03-24-SC amending Rule 138
Valdez v. Alamis, A.C. No. 13426, April 12, 2023 – senior lawyer must not abuse a junior lawyer

Conflict of Interest
Palacios v. Atty. Bienvenido Braulio M. Amora, Jr., A.C. No. 11504, August 1, 2017
Paces Industrial Corporation v. Atty. Edgardo M. Salandanan, A.C. No. 1346. July 25, 2017
Villamor v. Atty. Ely Galland A. Jumao-As, A.C. No. 8111, December 09, 2020
Atty. Florante S. Legaspi v. Atty. El Cid C. Fajardo, A.C. No. 9422, November 19, 2018
Spouses William Thomas and Marife Yukot Niles v. Atty. Casiano S. Retardo, Jr., June 21, 2023
Tan v. Atty. James Roulyn R. Alvarico, A.C. No. 10933, November 03, 2020

SECTION 16. Prohibition against dating, romantic or sexual relations with a client. — A
lawyer shall not have dating, romantic, or sexual relations with a client during the engagement,
unless the consensual relationship existed between them before the lawyer-client relationship
commenced.

Corporate Practice and Conflict of Interest

Palacios v. Atty. Bienvenido Braulio M. Amora, Jr., A.C. No. 11504, August 01, 2017

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Legal Aid
Re: Request of National Committee on Legal Aid to Exempt Legal Aid Clients from Paying
Filing, Docket and Other Fees, A.M. No. 08-11-7-SC, August 28, 2009)

Same Degree of Diligence for Pro bono Clients

Vargas v. Atty. Felipe C. Arcilla, Jr., A.C. No. 10456, 08 September 2020

Lawyers in Government Not Allowed to Practice

Query of Atty. Karen M. Silverio-Buffe, Former Clerk of Court - Branch 81, Romblon, Romblon –
On the Prohibition From Engaging in the Private Practice of Law, August 19, 2009

Public Attorney’s Office; conflict of interest (Sec. 22)

Request of PAO to Delete Section 22, Canon III, AM. No. 23-05-05-SC, July 11, 2023

Amicus Curiae
Forest Hills Golf And Country Club, Inc. v. GARDPRO, Inc., G.R. No. 164686, October 22, 2014

Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)

Bar Matter 850
Bar Matter 1922
Bar Matter 1992
Mapalad v. Echanez, June 06, 2017
Atty. Francis V. Gustilo v. Atty. Estefano H. De La Cruz, October 15, 2019
Turla v. Atty. Caringal, March 12, 2019
Arnado v. Adaza, August 26, 2015

Prompt payment of membership dues.

IBP is a Sui Generis Institution

Tabuzo v. Gomos, July 23, 2018)

In The Matter of the Integration of the Bar of the Philippines, January 9, 1973
In the Matter of IBP Membership Dues Delinquency of Atty. Marcial A. Edillon, August 3, 1978

A.M. No. 16-06-03-SC, June 19, 2018

Annual IBP Membership Fee - P2,000.00
Lifetime Membership Fee - P25,000.00
Santos v. Llamas, January 20,2000
Ramiscal v. Atty. Orro, A.C. No. 10945 (Formerly CBD 09-2507), February 23, 2016
Atty. Rogelio S. Constantino v. Atty. Nemesio A. Aransazo, A.C. No. 9701, February 10, 2021

Attorney – client Privilege

Ang v. Atty. Lord M. Marapao, A.C. No. 10297, March 09, 2022
Daging v. Atty. Riz Tingalon L. Davis, A.C. No. 9395, November 12, 2014

Foreign Lawyers
Petition for Leave to Resume Practice of Law, Benjamin M. Dacanay, December 17, 2007

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Counsel de Oficio
Ibañez v. People of the Philippines, G.R. No.190798, January 27, 2016

Pro Bono Publico

Violago v. Atty. Bonifacio F. Aranjuez, Jr., A.C. No. 10254, March 09, 2020

Legal Clinic Director and Supervising Lawyer’s Accountability (Sec. 40)

Fair and reasonable fees

Ganancial v. Cabugao, G.R. No. 203348, July 06, 2020
Rosario v. De Guzman, G.R. No. 191247, July 10, 2013
Burbe v. Atty. Alberto C. Magulta, A.C. No. 99-634, June 10, 2002
Tan v. First Malayan Leasing and Finance Corp., G.R. No. 254510, June 16, 2021
Romago, Inc. v. Associated Bank (now United Overseas Bank Phils.), February 22, 2023
Ignacio v. Atty. Daniel T. Alviar, A.C. No. 11482, July 17, 2017
Gabucan v. Atty. Florencio A. Narido, Jr., A.C. No. 12019, September 03, 2019

Referral Fees

Quantum Meruit Principle

Aquino v. Casabar, G.R. No. 191470, January 26, 2015
Concepts of Attorney’s Fees
Alva v. High Capacity Security Force, Inc., G.R. No. 203328, November 08, 2017
Rosario v. De Guzman, G.R. No. 191247, July 10, 2013

Attorneys’ Liens
Atty. Aristotle T. Dominguez v. Bank of Commerce, G.R. No. 225207, September 29, 2021
Navarez v. Atty. Manuel Abrogar III, G.R. No. 191641, September 2, 2015

Clients Funds and Property

Bondoc v. Atty. Marlow L. Licudine, A.C. No. 12768, June 23, 2020
Burbe v. Atty. Alberto C. Magulta, AC No. 99-634, June 10, 2002
Busiños v. Atty. Francisco Ricafort, A.C. No. 4349, December 22, 1997
Aguilar-Dyquiangco v. Atty. Diana Lynn M. Arellano, A.C. No. 10541, July 12, 2016

Lending and Borrowing Money from Clients

Santos v. Atty. Joseph A. Arrojado, A.C. No. 8502, June 27, 2018
Linsangan v. Atty. Nicomedes Tolentino, A.C. No. 6672, September 4, 2009
Buenaventura v. Atty. Dany B. Gille, A.C. No. 7446, December 09, 2020
Anacay v. Atty. Gerardo Wilfredo L. Alberto, A.C. No. 6766, August 04, 2021
Nulada v. Atty. Orlando S. Paulma, A.C. No. 8172, April 12, 2016
Andaya v. Atty. Emmanuel Aladin A. Tumanda, A.C. No. 12209, February 18, 2020

Termination of Engagement
Katipunan, Jr., v. Atty. Rebene C. Carrera, A.C. No. 12661, February 19, 2020
Venterez, et.al., v. Atty. Rodrigo R. Cosme, A. C. No. 7421, October 10, 2007
Tiburdo v. Atty. Benigno M. Puno, A.C. No. 10677, April 18, 2016
Melad-Ong v. Atty. Placido M. Sabban, A.C. No. 10511, January 04, 2022
Heirs of Maximo Regoso v. The Hon. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 91879, July 6, 1992

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 CANON IV
COMPETENCE AND DILIGENCE

A lawyer professionally handling a client's cause shall, to the best of his or her ability,
observe competence, diligence, commitment, and skill consistent with the fiduciary nature of the
lawyer-client relationship, regardless of the nature of the legal matter or issues involved, and
whether for a fee or pro bono.

Ascaño v. Atty. Mario V. Panem, A.C. No. 13287 (Formerly CBD No. 18-5753), June 21, 2023
People of the Philippines v. XXX, G.R. No. 245926, July 25, 2023 – familiar with the law
Pante v. Atty. Jose Allan M. Tebelin, June 27, 2023 -negligent lawyer
Katipunan v. Atty. Rebene C. Carrera, A.C. No. 12661, February 19, 2020 – update clients
De Juan v. Atty. Oscar R. Baria III, A.C. NO. 5817, May 27, 2004 – familiar with the rules

Atty. Jesus Nicardo M. Falcis III v. Civil Registrar General, September 03, 2019 – appearance
and behavior
Portuguese v. Atty. Jerry R. Centro, A.C. No. 12875, January 26, 2021 - negligence
Pante v. Atty. Jose Allan M. Tebelin, June 27, 2023 - punctuality
Chu v. Gonzalez, G.R. No. L-23687, February 26, 1968 - tardiness
Atty. Roque v. Atty. Balbin, A.C. No. 7088, December 04, 2018 – extension of time
Avida Land Corporation v. Atty. Argosino, August 17, 2016 – abusing right of recourse
Montehermoso v. Batuto, G.R. No. 246553, December 02, 2020 – advise clients on lack of merit

Motion for Extension

In Re: Resolution Dated 05 August 2008, Atty. Jaime V. Lopez, Respondent, July 27, 2021
Dy Teban Trading Inc., v. Dy, July 26, 2017 – inform the court if cannot attend hearing
St. Louis University Laboratory High School (SLU-LHS) Faculty and Staff v. Atty. Rolando C.
Dela Cruz, A.C. No. 6010, August 28, 2006 – non legal activities

CANON V - EQUALITY

Every lawyer shall adhere to the principle of equality and hold firmly the belief that every
person, regardless of nationality or ethnicity, color, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion,
disability, age, marital status, social or economic status, and other like circumstances, has the
fundamental right to equal treatment and representation.

As such, the lawyer shall accord equal respect, attention, dedication and zeal in
advancing the client's cause, regardless of personal opinion, religious or political beliefs
pertaining on the personal circumstances of the client, except for justifiable reasons.

Equality
All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal
protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of
this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination. - Article 7, Universal
Declaration of Human Rights

Francisco v. Atty. Jaime Juanito P. Portugal, March 14, 2006 – must not discriminate
Rodco Consultancy and Maritime Services Corporation v. Atty. Napoleon A. Concepcion, A.C.
No. 7963,June 29, 2021 – candor and fairness

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Pontiano v. Atty. Fabian A. Gappi, June 28, 2022 – high standards of honesty and fair dealing
Padilla v. Atty. Glenn Samson, A.C. No. 10253, August 22, 2017 – decline representation
Quitazol v. Atty. Henry S. Capela, December 09, 2020 – never leave client groping in the dark

CANON VI
ACCOUNTABILITY

By taking the Lawyer’s Oath, a lawyer becomes a guardian of the law and an
administrator of justice. As such, the lawyer shall observe the highest degree of morality, adhere
to rigid standards of mental fitness, and faithfully comply with the rules of the legal profession.

Failure to honor this covenant makes the lawyer unfit to continue in the practice of law
and accountable to society, the courts, the legal profession, and the client.

Nature of disciplinary proceedings against lawyers

Atty. Ma. Rowena Amelia V. Guanzon v. Atty. Joel G. Dojillo, August 6, 2018 – confidential
Moya v. Atty. Roy Anthony S. Oreta, November 16, 2021 – effect of dismissal of criminal case
In re: Atty. Vicente Raul Almacen, February 18, 1970 – sui generis proceeding
Sosa v. Atty. Manuel V. Mendoza, A.C. No. 8776, March 25, 2015 – purpose of disbarment
Office of the Court Administrator v. Presiding Judge Joseph Cedrick O. Ruiz, February 02, 2016
– complaints against judges and government lawyers
Tabuzo v. Atty. Jose Alfonso M. Gomos, A.C. No. 12005, July 23, 2018
Re: Letter-Complaint of Concerned Citizens Against Solicitor General Agnes VST. Devanadera,
June 30, 2008 – anonymous complaint
Rigon, Jr. v. Atty. Eric P. Subia, September 07, 2020 – 6 copies verified complaint
Guevarra-Castil v. Atty. Emely Reyes Trinidad, July 12, 2022 – government lawyer
Judge Madrid v. Atty. Juan S. Dealca, September 09, 2014 – impartiality of Commissioner
Joven v. Spouses Tulio, G.R. No. 204567, August 04, 2021 -verification, forum shopping
Manubay v. Atty. Gina C. Garcia, A. C. No. 4700 April 12, 2000 – burden of proof
Bicol Medical Center v. Botor, October 04, 2017 – prima facie evidence
Flores – Concepcion v. Judge Liberty O. Castaneda, September 02, 2020 – death of
respondent
Sarol v. Spouses Diao, December 09, 2020 – service of summons
Flores – Concepcion v. Judge Liberty O. Castaneda, September 02, 2020 – respondent is
entitled to due process
In Re: Resolution Dated 05 August 2008, Atty. Jaime V. Lopez, July 27, 2021 – lawyer
disbarred in foreign jurisdiction
Lorenzo Shipping Corporation v. Oceanic Container Lines, Inc., August 31, 2011 – contempt
Villa v. Atty. Paula Dimpa Beatriz Defensor -Velez, December 05, 2019 – failure to answer
complaint
In the Matter of the Brewing Controversies in the Elections of the Integrated Bar of the
Philippines, A.M.No. 09-5-2-SC, April 11, 2013 – board of governors
Belo v. Marcantonio, G.R. No. 243366, September 08, 2020 – service of summons
Elanga v. Atty. Rutillo B. Pasok, A.C. No. 12030, September 29, 2020 – defects in notarization
Heck v. Judge Anthony E. Santos, February 23, 2004 – filed before the SC
In Re: Atty. Lorenzo G. Gadon's Viral Video Against Raissa Robles, June 27, 2023 – substantial
evidence
Mahinay v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 230355, March 18, 2021 – substantial evidence
Macaventa v. Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda, A.C. No. 11087, October 12, 2020 – burden of proof
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Hon. Carmelita Sarno-Davin v. Rosalita L. Quirante, January 15, 2020 – misconduct
Loreño v. Office Of The Ombudsman, September 14, 2020 – serious dishonesty
Trinidad v. Office of the Ombudsman, December 02, 2020 – gross neglect of duty
Pontiano v. Atty. Fabian A. Gappi, June 28, 2022 – failure to attend mandatory conf.
De Jesus-Paras v. Quinciano Vailoces, A.C. No. 439, April 12, 1961 – moral turpitude
So v. Ma. Lucille P. Lee, B.M. No. 3288, April 10, 2019 – moral turpitude
Amelia Ceniza v. Atty. Eliseo B. Ceniza, Jr., A.C. No. 8335, April 10, 2019 – gross misconduct
Romo v. Atty. Orheim T. Ferrer, November 10, 2020 – failure to account clients funds
PNCC v. Hon. Jesus B. Mupas, November 10, 2020 – gross ignorance of the law
Valdez v. Alamis, A.C. No. 13426, April 12, 2023 – sexual harassment
Bantolo v. Atty. Egmedio B. Castillon, Jr., December 19, 2005 – defiance of court order
Atty. Joseph Vincent T. Go v. Atty. Virgilio T. Teruel, November 04, 2020 – forum shopping
Spouses Niles v. Atty. Casiano S. Retardo, Jr., June 21, 2023 – conflict of interest
Tapang v. Atty. Marian C. Donayre, November 18, 2020 – violating orders of IBP
Dalumay v. Atty. Ferdinand M. Agustin, A.C. No. 12836. March 17, 2021 – borrowing money
Pagdanganan v. Atty. Romeo C. Plata, February 26, 2020 – instituting frivolous actions
Gimeno v. Atty. Paul Centillas Zaide, A.C. No. 10303, April 22, 2015 – intemperate language
Valdez v. Atty. Winston B. Hipe, A.C. No. 12443, March 14, 2022 – modifying circumstance
AA Total Learning Center v. Atty. Patrick A. Caronan, March 10, 2020 – previously disbarred

Judge Cobarrubias-Nabaza v. Atty. Albert N. Lavandero, March 14, 2022 – manifestation of

start of suspension
Atty. Raymund P. Palad v. Atty. Lorna Patajo-Kapunan, October 09, 2019 – confidential
Tan v. Atty. Haide V. Gumba, A.C. No. 9000, January 10, 2018 – file a sworn statement
Rosa Yap Paras v. Justo De Jesus Paras, March 13, 2017 – desist from practicing law
Valdez v. Atty. Winston B. Hipe, August 23, 2023 – no need to wait for court order lifting
suspension
Nuñez v. Atty. Romulo L. Ricafort, March 02, 2021 – petition for judicial clemency
Zafra, III v. Atty. Renato B. Pagatpatan, April 2, 2019 – practicing while suspended

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