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Flora vs. Luna
Flora vs. Luna
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FIRST DIVISION
Present:
BERSAMIN, Acting Chairperson/
- versus - DEL CASTILLO,
JARDELEZA,
TIJAM,and 1,
GESMUNDO,**JJ. ,,
DECISION
Factual Antecedents
' Per Special Onie< No. 2606 dated October IO, 2018. ~
•• Per Special Order No. 2607 dated October I 0, 2018.
Rollo, pp. 3-4.
2
See Acknowledgement Receipt dated August 13, 2012; id. at 6.
Decision 2 AC. No. 11486
(Formerly CBD No. 13-3899)
the criminal cases did not materialize because these were amicably settled at
the barangay level;3 that, for this reason, he demanded that respondent
return the amount of P43,500.00 because the cases were settled without the
latter's participation, and no complaint was actually filed in court; but that,
instead of heeding his demand, respondent replied in anger and shouted at
him (complainant), saying that the P43,500.00 complainant gave him was
not enough for his services.
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ascribe good faith to those who have not shown any willingness to make
good their obligation.
Issue
Our Ruling
The Court has not been remiss in reminding members of the Bar to
refrain from any act or omission which tends to degrade the trust and
confidence reposed by the public in the legal profession. It is imperative that
lawyers, at all times, maintain a high standard of legal proficiency, and
devote their undivided attention, skill, and competence to every case they
accept.8 The lawyer-client relationship is one imbued with utmost trust and
confidence.9 Clients could thus understandably expect that their attorney
would accordingly exercise the required degree of diligence in handling their
legal dilemmas.
7
See Notice of Resolution dated February 25, 2016; id. at p. 38
Balingitv. Atty. Cervantes, 799 Phil. I, 8 (2016).
9
Ramirez v. Atty. Buhayang-Margallo, 752 Phil. 473, 480 (2015).
Decision
Decision 4 3 A.C.No.
A.C. No.11486
11486
(Formerly CBD
(Formerly No.
CED 13-3899)
No. 13-3899)
are evidence of his contumacious attitude toward lawful orders of the court
and illustrate his meagre regard for his oath of office, both of which are
offensive to Section 3, Rule 138, Rules ofCourt.12 .r :
SO ORDERED.
WE CONCUR:
. (On leave)
ALEXANDER G. GltSMUNDO
Associate Justice