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Attorney Misconduct When Negligence AND Deceit Lead TO Disbarment IN THE Philippines
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies how notarizing without a commission violates the Lawyer's Oath and Code of Professional Responsibility, warranting disbarment.
Upholding Ethical Conduct: Disciplinary Action for Abuse of Court Processes
The Supreme Court suspends a lawyer for two years for dilatory tactics that delayed execution of a final judgment, violating the Lawyer's Oath and Code of Professional Responsibility.
Lawyer Suspended 3 Years for Falsification and Dishonesty in Land Deal
Supreme Court suspends lawyer for three years for falsifying land documents, breaching the Lawyer's Oath and Code of Professional Responsibility.
Attorney Suspended Five Years for Deceitful Conduct and Breach of Professional Responsibility
Lawyer suspended five years for deceiving clients into paying P350,000 for a property redemption she never processed, violating the Lawyer's Oath and Rule 1.01.
Upholding Integrity Disbarment FOR Attorneys Extortion AND Misrepresentation IN Guaranteeing Favorable Judgmen
Lawyer disbarred for demanding P580,000 from client to guarantee favorable NLRC ruling, violating the Lawyer's Oath and Code of Professional Responsibility.
Attorney Suspended Two Years for Misconduct and Disrespect to the Court
Supreme Court suspends lawyer for two years for violating the Lawyer's Oath, the Code of Professional Responsibility, and for disrespecting court processes.
Attorney Suspended Two Years for Facilitating Cooperative Takeover and Baseless Suits
Supreme Court suspends lawyer for two years for violating the Lawyer's Oath and Code of Professional Responsibility in a cooperative board takeover.
Dual Employment in the Public Sector: When Service Becomes a Violation of Duty
The Supreme Court clarifies when accepting public sector positions and practicing law can violate the Constitution, Civil Service rules, and the lawyer's oath.
Upholding Candor: Attorney Suspended for Misleading Statements to the Court
A lawyer who filed a motion to withdraw citing workload, then swore he lied to hide judicial bias, was suspended one year for violating the lawyer's oath.
Lawyer Suspended for Issuing Bouncing Check to Settle Client's Case
Lawyer who issued a bouncing check to settle a client's civil liability was suspended for two years for deceit and violating the Lawyer's Oath.
Disbarment for Attorney Misconduct: Delaying Justice and Abusing Court Processes
A lawyer's dilatory tactics and groundless suits against judges led to disbarment for violating the lawyer's oath and obstructing justice.
Breach of Lawyer's Oath: Disbarment for Immoral Conduct and Bigamy in the Philippines
A lawyer's illicit affair and bigamous marriage led to disbarment, showing that private misconduct can end a legal career.