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Sep 22, 2004 legal ethics attorney discipline suspension client neglect code of professional responsibility

Upholding Attorney Accountability: Neglect of Client Affairs Leads to Suspension

A lawyer's failure to diligently pursue a client's case warrants suspension from practice, as shown in this Philippine disciplinary case.

Apr 14, 2004 administrative-law legal-ethics damages civil-procedure supreme-court

Forged Documents and Ethical Boundaries: Attorney Accountability in Court Submissions

Supreme Court ruling on bank liability, damages, and the ethical duty of lawyers to verify documents before court submission.

Aug 11, 2003 legal ethics attorney discipline neglect of duty deceit disciplinary action philippine law

Upholding Attorney Accountability Disciplinary Action FOR Neglect OF Duty AND Deceit

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on lawyer discipline for neglect of duty and deceit, emphasizing ethical standards and client protection.

Mar 10, 2003 legal ethics attorney suspension client funds code of professional responsibility lawyer accountability fiduciary duty

Lawyers Who Withhold Client Funds Face Suspension: Lessons from Manalang v. Angeles

A lawyer's unauthorized compromise and withholding of client funds led to suspension. Learn the ethical rules on attorney accountability.

Jun 27, 2002 legal ethics attorney negligence code of professional responsibility lawyer-client relationship administrative case

Attorney Accountability: Negligence and Breach of Duty in Legal Representation

A lawyer's failure to file an appellant's brief led to dismissal of an appeal and a six-month suspension. Learn the ethical rules and lessons from this Philippine Supreme Court case.

Aug 9, 2001 legal ethics temporary restraining order administrative circular 20-95 judicial misconduct gross ignorance of law philippine courts

Upholding Attorney Accountability: Judge Fined for Improper Ex Parte TRO Issuance

Supreme Court holds judge liable for issuing 20-day TRO without summary hearing, violating Administrative Circular No. 20-95.

Jul 12, 2001 legal ethics contempt of court duty of candor professional responsibility dangerous drugs act supreme court

Attorney Accountability: The Duty of Candor and Knowledge in Legal Practice

A lawyer cited an inexistent Supreme Court circular to defend a drug case client. The Court held him in contempt, reaffirming counsel's duty of candor and diligence.

Jan 23, 2001 legal ethics attorney-client relationship legal fees common carrier liability jurisdiction passenger safety

Upholding Attorney Accountability A Lawyers Duty TO Clients Despite FEE Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on lawyer's duty to clients despite fee disputes, jurisdictional rules, and carrier liability for passenger safety.