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Lawyer Suspended for Neglecting Client's Land Titling Case for Five Years
Supreme Court suspends lawyer for six months for neglecting a client's land titling case for five years, violating Canons 17 and 18 of the Code of Professional Responsibility.
Client Neglect and Conflict of Interest: Attorney Suspended for Six Months
Philippine Supreme Court suspends a lawyer for neglecting a client's land titling case and appearing against the client without consent.
Land Ownership in the Philippines: Why Land Classification Matters in Titling
Philippine land titling depends on classification as alienable and disposable. The Supreme Court explains in De Ocampo v. Arlos.