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Aug 9, 2016 legal ethics code of professional responsibility disbarment lawyer discipline client funds bribery

Lawyer Disbarred for Misusing Client Funds and Soliciting Bribe

Supreme Court disciplines lawyer for absconding with client money and offering to bribe a judge, reaffirming ethical duties.

Jun 16, 2009 legal ethics disbarment code of professional responsibility land ownership anti-dummy law

Attorney Disbarred for Defrauding Foreign Client Upholding Trust and Integrity in the Legal Profession

Lawyer disbarred for deceiving a Danish client into buying land aliens cannot own, then absconding with millions.

Apr 12, 2006 bail appeal criminal procedure absconding rule 114 philippine law

Jumping Bail in the Philippines: Why Absconding Can Cost You Your Appeal — Lessons from Alva v. Court of Appea

Can fleeing while on bail kill your appeal? The Supreme Court says yes. Learn the rules from Alva v. Court of Appeals.

Dec 11, 2003 legal ethics lawyer discipline code of professional responsibility client neglect attorney-client relationship

Lawyer Suspended for Neglect and Absconding with Client Records

Supreme Court suspends lawyer for one year for neglecting client cases, absconding with records, and keeping fees without rendering service.