Case Titles CPR Provisions Violated Penalty A.C. No. 8254 February 15, 2012

CASE TITLES CPR PROVISIONS PENALTY
VIOLATED
A.C. NO. 8254 FEBRUARY Rule 1.01 – A lawyer shall not Disqualified from
15, 2012 engage in unlawful, dishonest, reappointment as
immoral or deceitful conduct. notary public for a
period of two (2)
NESA ISENHARDT VS. ATTY. years and
LEONARDO M. REAL SUSPENDED from
the practice of law for
a period of one (1)
year
A.C NO. 7430 FEBRUARY 15, CANON 1- A LAWYER SHALL SUSPENDED from
2012 UPHOLD THE the practice of law for
CONSTITUTION, OBEY THE a period of six (6)
LAWS OF THE LAND AND months
MARTIN LAHM III AND PROMOTE RESPECT FOR
JAMES P. CONCEPCION VS. LAW AND LEGAL
LABOR ARBITER JOVENCIO PROCESSES.
LL. MAYOR, JR.
CANON 6 – THESE CANONS
SHALL APPLY TO LAWYERS
IN GOVERNMENT
SERVICES IN THE
DISCHARGE OF THEIR
TASKS.
A.C NO. 9154 MARCH 19, CANON 1- LAWYER SHALL SUSPENDED from
2012 HOLD IN TRUST ALL the practice of law for
MONEYS AND PROPERTIES a period of one (1)
OF HIS CLIENT THAT MAY year
AURORA D. CERDAN VS. COME INTO HIS
ATTY. CARLO GOMEZ. PROFESSION.
Rule 16.01 - A lawyer shall

account for all money or
property collected or received
for or from the client.
CANON 20 – A LAWYER
SHALL CHARGE ONLY FAIR
AND REASONABLE FEES
A.C NO. 7591 MARCH 20, CANON 16 – A LAWYER SUSPENDED for a

2012 SHALL HOLD IN TRUST ALL period of four (4)
MONEYS AND PROPERTIES years from the
OF HIS CLIENT THAT MAY practice of law.and
CORAZON T. NEVADA VS. COME INTO HIS DISQUALIFIED from
ATTY. RODOLFO D. CASUGA PROFESSION. being commissioned
as Notary Public also
Rule 16.03 - A lawyer shall for four (4) years
deliver the funds and property
of his client when due or upon
demand. However, he shall
have a lien over the funds and
may apply so much thereof as
may be necessary to satisfy
his lawful fees and
disbursements, giving notice
promptly thereafter to his
client. He shall also have a lien
to the same extent on all
judgments and executions he
has secured for his client as
provided for in the Rules of
Court.
A.M. NO. RTJ-10-2232 APRIL CANON 1 - A LAWYER DISBARRED and

10, 2012 SHALL UPHOLD THE ORDERED to
CONSTITUTION, OBEY THE investigate Atty.
LAWS OF THE LAND AND Umaima L. Silongan
OFFICE OF THE COURT PROMOTE RESPECT FOR
ADMINISTRATOR VS. JUDGE LAW AND FOR LEGAL
CADER P. INDAR, PROCESSES.
PRESIDING JUDGE AND
ACTING PRESIDING JUDGE Rule 1.01 - A lawyer shall not
OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL engage in unlawful, dishonest,
COURT, BRANCH 14, immoral or deceitful conduct.
COTABATO CITY AND
BRANCH 15, SHARIFF CANON 7 - A LAWYER
AGUAK, MAGUINDANAO, SHALL AT ALL TIMES
RESPECTIVELY UPHOLD THE INTEGRITY
AND DIGNITY OF THE
LEGAL PROFESSION.
A.C. NO. 5098 APRIL 11, Rule 15.03. - A lawyer shall SUSPENDED for one
2012 not represent conflicting (1) year from the
interests except by written practice of law
consent of all concerned given
JOSEFINA M. ANIÑON VS. after a full disclosure of the
ATTY. CLEMENCIO facts.
SABITSANA, JR.
A.C. NO. 6903 APRIL 16, CANON 16 – A LAWYER SUSPENDED from
2012 SHALL HOLD IN TRUST ALL the practice of law for
MONEYS AND PROPERTIES one (1) year.
OF HIS CLIENT THAT MAY
SUZETTE DEL MUNDO VS. COME INTO HIS
ATTY. ARNEL C. POSSESSION.
CAPISTRANO

keep the funds of each client
separate and apart from his
own and those of others kept
by him.
SHALL SERVE HIS CLIENT
WITH COMPETENCE AND
DILIGENCE.
Rule 18.03 - A lawyer shall not

neglect a legal matter
entrusted to him, and his
negligence in connection
therewith shall render him
liable.
keep the client informed of the
status of his case and shall
respond within a reasonable
time to the client's request for
information.
A.C. NO. 6332 APRIL 17, CANON 8 – A LAWYER DISBARRED from

2012 SHALL CONDUCT HIMSELF the practice of law.
WITH COURTESY,
FAIRNESS AND CANDOR
IN RE: SUPREME COURT TOWARD HIS
RESOLUTION DATED 28 PROFESSIONAL
APRIL 2003 IN G.R. NOS. COLLEAUGES, AND SHALL
145817 AND 145822 AVOID HARASSING
TACTICS AGAINST
OPPOSING COUNSEL.
OWES CANDOR, FAIRNESS
AND GOOD FAITH TO THE
COURT.
SHALL OBSERVE AND
MAINTAIN THE RESPECT
DUE TO THE COURTS AND
TO JUDICIAL OFFICERS
AND SHOULD NOT INSIST
ON SIMILAR CONDUCT BY
OTHERS.
A.C. No. 7481, April 24, 2012

CANON 1- A LAWYER SHALL DISBARRED from
UPHOLD THE the practice of law.
LORENZO D. BENNISEN, CONSTITUTION, OBEY THE
COMPLAINANT VS. ATTY. LAWS OF THE LAND AND
RAMON U. CONTAWI PROMOTE RESPECT FOR
LAW AND LEGAL
PROCESSES.
engage in unlawful, dishonest,
immoral or deceitful conduct.
CANON 16- A LAWYER
SHALL HOLD IN TRUST ALL
MONEYS AND PROPERTIES
COME INTO HIS
POSSESSION.


his lawful fees and
Court.
CANON 17 - A LAWYER
OWES FIDELITY TO THE
CAUSE OF HIS CLIENT AND
HE SHALL BE MINDFUL OF
THE TRUST AND
CONFIDENCE REPOSED IN
HIM.
A.C. NO. 1900 JUNE 13, 2012 Rule 10.01 - A lawyer shall not SUSPENDED from
do any falsehood, nor consent the practice of law for
to the doing of any in Court; six (6) months.
RODRIGO A. MOLINA VS. nor shall he mislead, or allow
ATTY. CEFERINO R. MAGAT the Court to be misled by any
artifice.
A.C. NO. 6368 JUNE 13, 2012 Rule 2.03 - A lawyer shall not SUSPENDED from
do or permit to be done any the practice of law for
act designed primarily to solicit one (1) year.
FIDELA BENGCO AND legal business.
TERESITA BENGCO VS.
ATTY. PABLO S. BERNARDO Rule 3.01 - A lawyer shall not
use or permit the use of any
false, fraudulent, misleading,
deceptive, undignified, self-
laudatory or unfair statement
or claim regarding his
qualifications or legal services.
A.C. NO. 9387 JUNE 20, Rule 18.03 - A lawyer shall not SUSPENDED from
2012 neglect a legal matter the practice of law for
entrusted to him, and his six (6) months.
EMILIA R. HERNANDEZ VS. therewith shall render him
ATTY. VENANCIO B. liable.
PADILLA
information.
A.C. NO. 6622 JULY 10, 2012 Rule 1.01 - A lawyer shall not DISBARRED
MANUEL G. VILLATUYA VS.
ATTY. BEDE S.
TABALINGCOS
A.C NO. 7360 JULY 24, 2012 Rule 6.03 - A lawyer shall not, DISBARRED
after leaving government
service, accept engagement or
ATTY. POLICARPIO I. employment in connection with
CATALAN VS. ATTY. any matter in which he had
JOSELITO M. SILVOSA intervened while in said
service.
Rule 15.03. - A lawyer shall

not represent conflicting
interests except by written
after a full disclosure of the
facts.
A.C NO. 6910 JULY 11, 2012 Rule 18.03 - A lawyer shall not SUSPENDED from
neglect a legal matter the practice for two
entrusted to him, and his (2) months.
ISAAC C. BASILIO VS. ATTY. negligence in connection
VIRGIL R. CASTRO therewith shall render him
liable.
A.C. NO. 9074 AUGUST 14, Rule 1.01 - A lawyer shall not SUSPENDED from
2012 engage in unlawful, dishonest, the practice of law for
immoral or deceitful conduct. four (4) years;
Directed to return to
GRACE M. ANACTA VS. the complainant
ATTY. EDUARDO D. 42,000 Php within 30
RESURRECCTION days from the date of
promulgation of the
decision.
A.C. NO. 9390 AUGUST CANON 16- A LAWYER SUSPENDED from
1,2012 SHALL HOLD IN TRUST ALL the practice of law for
MONEYS AND PROPERTIES six (6) years
EMILIA O. DHALIWAL VS. COME INTO HIS
ATTY. ABELARDO B. POSSESSION.
DUMAGUING

keep the funds of each client
separate and apart from his
own and those of others kept
by him.
his lawful fees and
Court.
A.C. NO. 6116 AUGUST 1, CANON 1 - A LAWYER SUSPENDED from

2012 SHALL UPHOLD THE the practice of law for
CONSTITUTION, OBEY THE one (1) year.
LAWS OF THE LAND AND
ENGR.GILBERT PROMOTE RESPECT FOR
TUMBOKON VS. ATTY. LAW AND LEGAL
MARIANO R. PEFIANCO PROCESSES.

A.C. NO. 9094 AUGUST Rule 15.03. - A lawyer shall SUSPENDED from
15, 2012 not represent conflicting the practice of law for
interests except by written one (1) year.
SANTOS VENTURA after a full disclosure of the
FOUNDATION, INC., facts.
REPRESENTED BY
GABRIEL H. ABAD VS.
ATTY. RICHARD V. FUNK
AC. NO. 6753 SEPTEMBER Rule 1.01 - A lawyer shall not SUSPENDED from
5, 2012 engage in unlawful, dishonest, the practice of law for
immoral or deceitful conduct. one (1) year;
REVOCATION of
MILA VIRTUSIO VS. CANONS 7 — A LAWYER notarial commission
ATTY. GRENALYN V. SHALL AT ALL TIMES for
VIRTUSIO UPHOLDS THE INTEGRITY DISQUALIFICATION
AND DIGNITY OF THE from applying for it
LEGAL PROFESSION AND for one (1) year.
SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES
OF THE INTEGRATED BAR.

engage in conduct that
adversely reflects on his
fitness to practice law, nor
shall he whether in public or
private life, behave in a
scandalous manner to the
discredit of the legal
profession.
A.C. NO. 8383 DECEMBER CANON 18 - LAWYERS DISBARRED from

11, 2012 SHALL SERVE THEIR the practice of law.
CLIENTS WITH
COMPETENCE AND
AMPARO BUENOVS. ATTY. DILIGENCE.
RAMON A. RAÑESES
handle any legal matter
without adequate preparation.

liable.
A.C. NO. 9608 NOVEMBER CANON 1 - A LAWYER DISBARRED

27, 2012 SHALL UPHOLD THE
CONSTITUTION, OBEY THE
MARIA VICTORIA B. PROMOTE RESPECT FOR
VENTURA VS. ATTY. DANILO LAW AND LEGAL
S. SAMSON PROCESSES.

CANON 7 - A LAWYER
SHALL AT ALL TIMES
UPHOLD THE INTEGRITY
AND DIGNITY OF THE
LEGAL PROFESSION AND

profession.
A.C. NO. 5530 JANUARY 28, Rule 18.03 - A lawyer shall not SUSPENDED from
2013 neglect a legal matter the practice of law for
entrusted to him, and his one (1) year.
SPS. ARCING AND CRESING therewith shall render him
BAUTISTA ET AL. VS. liable.
ARTURO CEFRA
information
A.C. NO. 6475 JANUARY 30, Rule 15.03. - A lawyer shall SUSPENDED from
2013 not represent conflicting the practice of law for
interests except by written one (1) year.
FE A. YLAYA VS. ATTY. after a full disclosure of the
GLENN CARLOS GACOTT facts.
CANON 16. A LAWYER

SHALL HOLD IN TRUST ALL
MONEYS AND PROPERTIES
COME INTO HIS
POSSESSION.
WITH COMPETENCE AND
DILIGENCE.

liable.
A.C. NO. 6760 JANUARY 30, CANON 1 - A LAWYER REPRIMANDED;

2013 SHALL UPHOLD THE WARNED
ANASTACIO N. TEODORO PROMOTE RESPECT FOR
VS. ATTY. ROMEO S. LAW OF AND LEGAL
ANASTACIO PROCESSES.
A.C. NO. 9310 FEBRUARY Rule 19.01 - A lawyer shall REPRIMANDED;

27, 2013 employ only fair and honest WARNED
means to attain the lawful
objectives of his client and
VERLEEN TRINIDAD ET AL. shall not present, participate in
VS. ATTY. ANGELITO presenting or threaten to
VILLARIN present unfounded criminal
charges to obtain an improper
advantage in any case or
proceeding.
A.C. NO. 7350 FEBRUARY CANON 1 - A LAWYER SUSPENDED from
18, 2013 SHALL UPHOLD THE the practice of law for
CONSTITUTION, OBEY THE one (1) year.
PATROCINIO V. AGBULOS PROMOTE RESPECT FOR
VS. ATTY. ROSELLER A. LAW OF AND LEGAL
VIRAY PROCESSES.

A.C. NO. 9615 MARCH 5, CANON 16. ALAWYER SUSPENDED from

2013 SHALL HOLD IN TRUST ALL the practice of law for
MONEYS AND PROPERTIES two (2) years.
GLORIA P. JINON VS. ATTY. COME INTO HIS
LEONARDO E. JIZ POSSESSION.


his lawful fees and
Court.
WITH COMPETENCE AND
DILIGENCE.
liable.
A.C. NO. 9604 MARCH 20, Rule 9.01 - A lawyer shall not SUSPENDED from
2013 delegate to any unqualified the practice of law for
person the performance of any one (1) year.
task which by law may only be
RODRIGO E. performed by a member of the
TAPAYANTHONY J. RUSTIA bar in good standing.
VS. ATTY. CHARLIE L.
BANCOLO and ATTY. JANUS
T. JARDER
A.C. NO. 9120 MARCH 11, CANON 18 - A LAWYER SUSPENDED from

2013 SHALL SERVE HIS CLIENT the practice of law for
WITH COMPETENCE AND three (3) months.
DILIGENCE.
AUGUSTO P. BALDADO VS
ATTY. Rules 18.01 - A lawyer shall
AQUILINO A. MEJICA not undertake a legal service
which he knows or should
know that he is not qualified to
render. However, he may
render such service if, with the
consent of his client, he can
obtain as collaborating counsel
a lawyer who is competent on
the matter.

handle any legal matter
without adequate preparation.

liable.
A.C. NO. 9612 MARCH 13, CANON 18 - A LAWYER SUSPENDED from

2013 SHALL SERVE HIS CLIENT the practice of law for
WITH COMPETENCE AND six (6) months
DILIGENCE.
JOHNNY M. PESTO VS.
ATTY. MARCELINO M. MILLO Rule 18.03 - A lawyer shall not
liable.
A.C. NO. 5119 APRIL 17, CANON 6 – THESE CANONS SUSPENSION from
2013 SHALL APPLY TO LAWYERS practice of law for
IN GOVERNMENT three (3) months
SERVICRS IN THE
DISCHARGE OF THEIR
ROSARIO BERENGUER-
TASKS.
LANDERS AND PABLO
BERENGUER VS. ATTY.
ISABEL E. FLORIN, ATTY.
MARCELINO JORNALES
AND ATTY. PEDRO VEGA
A.C. NO. 8384 APRIL 11, CANON 1 – A LAWYER SUSPENSION from

2013 SHALL UPHOLD THE practice of law for
CONSTITUTION, OBEY THE two (2) years and
LAWS OF THE LAND AND DISQUALIFICATION
EFIGENIA M. TENOSO VS. PROMOTE RESPECT FOR from being
ATTY. ANSELMO S. LAW AND LEGAL commissioned as a
ECHANEZ PROCESSES. notary public for two
(2) years.
COURT.

do any falsehood, nor consent
to the doing of any in Court;
nor shall he mislead, or allow
the Court to be misled by any
artifice.
A.C. NO. 7332 JUNE 18,2013 CANON 1 – A LAWYER Ordered to pay a

SHALL UPHOLD THE FINE of 40,000 Php.
EDUARDO A. ABELLA VS. LAWS OF THE LAND AND
RICARDO G. BARRIOS, JR. PROMOTE RESPECT FOR
LAW AND LEGAL
PROCESSES.

Rule 1.03 - A lawyer shall not,

for any corrupt motive or
interest, encourage any suit or
proceeding or delay any man's
cause.
CANON 6 – THESE CANONS

SHALL APPLY TO LAWYERS
IN GOVERNMENT
SERVICES IN THE
DISCHARGE OF THEIR
TASKS.
Rule 6.02 - A lawyer in the

government service shall not
use his public position to
promote or advance his private
interests, nor allow the latter to
interfere with his public duties.
A.C. NO. 4191 JUNE 10, 2013 CANON 1 - A LAWYER DISBARRED from
SHALL UPHOLD THE practice of law and
CONSTITUTION, OBEY THE her notarial
ANITA C. PENA VS. ATTY. LAWS OF THE LAND AND commission is
CHRISTINA C. PATERNO PROMOTE RESPECT FOR perpetually
LAW OF AND LEGAL REVOKED.
PROCESSES.

counsel or abet activities
aimed at defiance of the law or
at lessening confidence in the
legal system.
SHALL AT ALL TIMES
UPHOLD THE INTEGROTY
AND DIGNITY OF THE
LEGAL PROFESSION, AND
SUPPORT TE ACTIVITIES

profession.
A.C. NO. 9537 JUNE 10, 2013 CANON 21 - A LAWYER SUSPENSION for six
SHALL PRESERVE THE (6) months from
CONFIDENCE AND practice of law.
DR. TERESITA LEE VS. SECRETS OF HIS CLIENT
ATTY. AMADOR L. SIMANDO EVEN AFTER THE
ATTORNEY-CLIENT
RELATION IS TERMINATED.

not reveal the confidences or
secrets of his client except;
(a) When authorized by the

client after acquainting him of
the consequences of the
disclosure;
(b) When required by law;
(c) When necessary to collect

his fees or to defend himself,
his employees or associates or
by judicial action.
A.C. NO. 6490 JULY 9, 2013 Rule 1.01 - A lawyer shall not REMANDED to the
engage in unlawful, dishonest, Integrated Bar of the
immoral or deceitful conduct. Philippines for further
LILIA TABANG AND proceedings.
CONCEPTION TABANG VS.
ATTY. GLENN C. GACOTT
A.C. NO. 7749 JULY 8, 2013 CANON 17 - A LAWYER SUSPENDED from

OWES FIDELITY TO THE the practice of law for
JOSEFINA CARANZA VDA. CAUSE OF HIS CLIENT AND a period of six (6)
DE SALDIVAR VS. ATTY. HE SHALL BE MINDFUL OF months
RAMON SG CABANES, JR., THE TRUST AND
HIM.
CANON 18 - A LAWYER
WITH COMPETENCE AND
DILIGENCE.

liable.

information.
A.C. NO. 6942 JULY 17, 2013 CANON 1 - A LAWYER SUSPENDED from
SHALL UPHOLD THE the practice of law for
CONSTITUTION, OBEY THE six (6) months
SONIC STEEL INDUSTRIES, LAWS OF THE LAND AND
INC., VS. PROMOTE RESPECT FOR
ATTY. NONNATUS P. CHUA LAW OF AND LEGAL
PROCESSES.

CANON 10 - A LAWYER
COURT.

artifice.
A.C. NO. 6664 JULY 16, 2013 Rule 15.03. - A lawyer shall SUSPENDED from
not represent conflicting the practice of law for
interests except by written two years
FERDINAND A. SAMSON VS. consent of all concerned given
ATTY. EDGARDO O. ERA after a full disclosure of the
facts.
CANON 17 - A LAWYER
THE TRUST AND
HIM.
A.C. NO. 9906 JULY 29, 2013

Rule 15.03. - A lawyer shall SUSPENDED from
not represent conflicting the practice of law for
interests except by written a period of six (6)
ATTY. LESTER NUIQUE VS. consent of all concerned given months
ATTY. EDUARDO SEDILLO after a full disclosure of the
facts.
A.C. NO. 9149 SEPTEMBER CANON 17 - A LAWYER SUSPENSION from

4, 2013 OWES FIDELITY TO THE the practice of law for
CAUSE OF HIS CLIENT AND a period of SIX (6)
HE SHALL BE MINDFUL OF MONTHS
JULIAN PENILLA VS. ATTY. THE TRUST AND
QUINTIN P. CONFIDENCE REPOSED IN
ALCID HIM.
CANON 18 - A LAWYER
WITH COMPETENCE AND
DILIGENCE.

liable.

information.
A.C. NO. 9860 SEPTEMBER CANON 15. A LAWYER SUSPENDED from

11, 2013 SHALL OBSERVE CANDOR, the practice of law for
FAIRNESS AND LOYALTY IN a period of three (3)
ALL HIS DEALINGS AND months
JOSEPHINE L. OROLA VS. TRANSACTIONS WITH HIS
ATTY. JOSEPH ADOR CLIENTS.
RAMOS Rule 15.03. - A lawyer shall
not represent conflicting
interests except by written
after a full disclosure of the
facts.
A.C. NO. 9684 SEPTEMBER CANON 12 - A LAWYER VILLENA- FINED in

18, 2013 SHALL EXERT EVERY the amount of Ten
EFFORT AND CONSIDER IT Thousand
HIS DUTY TO ASSIST IN THE (P10,000.00) Pesos;
MARY ROSE A. BOTO VS. SPEEDY AND EFFICIENT DE DIOS-
SENIOR ASST. CITY ADMINISTRATION OF REPRIMANDED with
PROSECUTOR VINCENT L. JUSTICE. a warning
VILLENA
A.C. NO. 7922 OCTOBER 01, Rule 12.03 - A lawyer shall SUSPENDED from
2013 not, after obtaining extensions the practice of law for
of time to file pleadings, five (5) years
MARY ANN T. MATTUS, memoranda or briefs, let the
COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. period lapse without submitting
ALBERT T. VILLASECA, the same or offering an
RESPONDENT. explanation for his failure to do
so.
CANON 17 - A LAWYER
THE TRUST AND
HIM.
CANON 18 - A LAWYER
WITH COMPETENCE AND
DILIGENCE.

liable.
A.C. NO. 4945 OCTOBER 08, CANON 17 - A LAWYER DISBARRED

2013 OWES FIDELITY TO THE
THE TRUST AND
MA. JENNIFER TRIA- CONFIDENCE REPOSED IN
SAMONTE VS. EPIFANIA HIM.
“FANNY” OBIAS
CANON 18 - A LAWYER
WITH COMPETENCE AND
DILIGENCE.
A.C. NO. 9532 OCTOBER 08, CANON 17 - A LAWYER SUSPENDED from

2013 OWES FIDELITY TO THE the practice of law for
CAUSE OF HIS CLIENT AND a period of three 3)
HE SHALL BE MINDFUL OF years
THE TRUST AND
MARIA CRISTINA CONFIDENCE REPOSED IN
ZABALJAUREGUI PITCHER HIM.
VS. ATTY. RUSTICO B.
GAGATE CANON 18 – A LAWYER
WITH COMPETENCE AND
DILIGENCE.

liable.
SHALL REPRESENT HIS
CLIENT WITH ZEAL WITHIN
THE BOUNDS OF THE LAW.

employ only fair and honest
means to attain the lawful
objectives of his client and
shall not present, participate in
presenting or threaten to
present unfounded criminal
charges to obtain an improper
advantage in any case or
proceeding.
A.C. NO. 9401 OCTOBER 22, Rule 1.01 - A lawyer shall not SUSPENDED from
2013 engage in unlawful, dishonest, the practice of law for
immoral or deceitful conduct. two (2) years.
JOCELYN DE LEON VS. Rule 7.03 - A lawyer shall not

ATTY. TYRONE PEDREÑA engage in conduct that
profession.
A.C. NO. 9385 NOVEMBER Rule 1.01 - A lawyer shall not SUSPENDED from
11, 2013 engage in unlawful, dishonest, the practice of law for
immoral or deceitful conduct. three (3) months;
notarial commission
MARIANO AGADAN, EDEN Rule 10.01 - A lawyer shall not REVOKED, and
MOLLEJON, ET AL VS. ATTY. do any falsehood, nor consent DISQUALIFIED from
RICHARD BALTAZAR KILAAN to the doing of any in Court; being commissioned
nor shall he mislead, or allow as notary public for a
the Court to be misled by any period of one (1)
artifice. year.
A.C. NO. 9698 NOVEMBER CANON 1 – A LAWYER DISBARRED

13, 2013 SHALL UPHOLD THE
ROLANDO E. CAWALING, PROMOTE RESPECT FOR
PEDRO L. LABAYO, ET. AL LAW AND LEGAL
VS. NAPOLEON M. MENESE PROCEDURES.
(RETIRED COMMISSIONER,
NLRC-SECOND DIVISION), Rule 1.01 - A lawyer shall not
RAUL T. AQUINO engage in unlawful, dishonest,
(PRESIDING immoral or deceitful conduct.
COMMISSIONER, NLRC-
SECOND DIVISION) AND
TERESITA D. CASTILLON-
LORA (COMMISSIONER,
NLRC-SECOND DIVISION)
A.C. NO. 7965 NOVEMBER CANON 16 - A LAWYER SUSPENDED from

13, 2013 SHALL HOLD IN TRUST ALL the practice of law for
MONEYS AND PROPERTIES a period of one (1)
OF HIS CLIENT THAT MAY year
AZUCENA SEGOVIA-RIBAYA COME INTO HIS
VS. ATTY. BARTOLOME C. PROFESSION.
LAWSIN

his lawful fees and
Court
CANON 18 - A LAWYER
WITH COMPETENCE AND
DILIGENCE.

liable.

information.
A.C. NO. 8954 NOVEMBER CANON 11 – A LAWYER FINED in the amount

13, 2013 SHALL OBSERVE AND of ₱5,000.00 with
MAINTAIN THE RESPECT STERN WARNING
HON. MARIBETH TO JUDICIAL OFFICES AND
RODRIGUEZ-MANAHAN, SHOULD INSIST ON SIMILAR
PRESIDING JUDGE, CONDUCT BY OTHERS.
MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT,
SAN MATEO, RIZAL VS. Rule 11.03 - A lawyer shall
ATTY. RODOLFO FLORES abstain from scandalous,
offensive or menacing
language or behavior before
the Courts.
A.C. NO. 5239 NOVEMBER CANON 17 – A LAWYER SUSPENDED from

18, 2013 OWES FIDELITY TO THE the practice of law for
CAUSE OF HIS CLIENT AND six months
SPOUSES GEORGE A. THE TRUST AND
WARRINER AND AURORA R. CONFIDENCE REPOSED ON
WARRINER VS. ATTY. RENI HIM.
M. DUBLIN
WITH COMPETENCE AND
DILIGENCE.

liable.

information.
A.C. NO. 5044 DECEMBER CANON 1 - A LAWYER QUESADA-

02, 2013 SHALL UPHOLD THE SUSPENDED from
CONSTITUTION, OBEY THE the practice of law for
LAWS OF THE LAND AND one (1) year;
PROMOTE RESPECT FOR Atty. Amado Adquilen
FELIPE C. DAGALA VS. LAW OF AND LEGAL is hereby DIMISSED.
ATTY. JOSE C. QUESADA, PROCESSES.
JR. AND ATTY. AMADO T.
ADQUILEN, Rule 1.01 - A lawyer shall not
CANON 10 - A LAWYER
COURT.

artifice.
THE TRUST AND
HIM.
WITH COMPETENCE AND
DILIGENCE.

liable.
A.C. NO. 10050 DECEMBER CANON 1 - A LAWYER SUSPENDED

03, 2013 SHALL UPHOLD THE respondent from the
CONSTITUTION, OBEY THE practice of law for
LAWS OF THE LAND AND two (2) years.
VICTORIA C. HEENAN VS. PROMOTE RESPECT FOR
ATTY. ERLINDA ESPEJO LAW OF AND LEGAL
PROCESSES.

SHALL AT ALL TIMES
UPHOLD THE INTEGRITY
AND DIGNITY OF THE
LEGAL PROFESSION AND

profession.
SHALL OBSERVE AND
MAINTAIN THE RESPECT
TO JUDICIAL OFFICES AND
SHOULD INSIST ON SIMILAR
CONDUCT BY OTHERS.
A.C. NO. 9091 DECEMBER Rule 16.04 - A lawyer shall not WARNED
11, 2013 borrow money from his client
unless the client's interest are
fully protected by the nature of
CONCHITA A. BALTAZAR, the case or by independent
ROLANDO SAN PEDRO, advice. Neither shall a lawyer
ALICIA EULALIO-RAMOS, lend money to a client except,
SOLEDAD A. FAJARDO AND when in the interest of justice,
ENCARNACION A. he has to advance necessary
FERNANDEZ VS. ATTY. expenses in a legal matter he
JUAN B. BAÑEZ, JR. is handling for the client.
TOTAL CASES SURVEYED 58
MOSTLY VIOLATED CPR Canon 18- 14 SUSPENDED- 41

PROVISIONS:
Rule 18.03- 15 DISBARRED- 10
Canon 1- 14 WARNED- 4
Rule 1.01- 18 FINED- 3

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