Canons 17 To 22 Case Digest
Canons 17 To 22 Case Digest
Facts:
Manalang and Cirilo (petitioners) have filed a case against their
employer, Philippine Racing Club Restaurant, for their overtime
and separation pay before the NLRC
Francisco Angeles was their counsel (respondent)
They obtained a favorable judgment and their employer was
asked to pay Php 6,500
However, Atty. Angeles compromised and was only able to collect
Php 5,500 and it was allegedly obtained without consulting his clients
OSG conducted several hearings but respondent only appeared 3
times; it was then transferred to the Committee on Bar Discipline of
the IBP; neither party appeared despite prior due notice
The Committee issued a resolution recommending that
respondent be suspended from the practice of law for 2 years
Issue:
WoN Atty. Francisco Angeles should be suspended from the practice of law
because of grave misconduct related to his client’s funds
Ruling:
Yes. A lawyer must possess
18.01
Ramos v. Imbang, A. C. No. 6788, August 23, 2007
18.02
Hernandez v. Padilla, A.C. No. 9387, June 20, 2012
18.03-18.04
Zarate-Bustamante v. Libatique, A.C. No. 4990, September 26, 2001
19.01
A.C. No. 7298, June 25, 2007
19.02
Dalisay v. Mauricio, Jr., A.C. No. 5655, January 23, 2006
19.03
A.C. No. 5760, September 30, 2005
20.1
Cortes v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 121772, January 13, 2003
Roxas v. De Zuzuarregui, G.R. No. 152072/ G.R. No. 152104, July 12,
2007
20.4
G.R. No. 155224, August 23, 2006
21.01-21.02
Suntay v. Suntay, A.C. No. 1890. August 7, 2002
22.01
A. C. No. 742, October 10, 2007