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Upholding Attorneys Duty Competence AND Diligence IN Legal Representation
The Supreme Court reminds lawyers of their duty of competence and diligence, and the need for clear evidence in disbarment cases.
Upholding Attorneys Duty Substantial Evidence Required IN Negligence Claims Against Lawyers
Learn the evidentiary standard for lawyer negligence complaints in the Philippines, as clarified by the Supreme Court in Zara v. Atty. Joyas.
Upholding Attorneys Duty Demand Letters AND Ethical Boundaries IN Legal Representation
Supreme Court clarifies when a lawyer's demand letter is legitimate advocacy versus unethical extortion, dismissing disbarment case against Atty. Freddie Feir.
Breach OF Trust Attorneys Duty TO Account FOR Client Funds AND Ethical Conduct
Upholding Attorneys Duty Dismissal OF Baseless Disbarment Complaint
The Supreme Court dismissed a baseless disbarment complaint against a lawyer who correctly rejected a claim based on a void Spanish title, and fined the complainant.
Upholding Attorneys Duty Ethical Limits IN Advocating FOR A Clients Cause
The Supreme Court clarifies that illegally dismissed employees who are not faultless may receive separation pay but no backwages.