REQUEST OF THE PUBLIC ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Ratio (Doctrine / Key Points)
Allegations and Record Evidence
Respondent's Factual Contentions and Supporting Allegations
IBP Proceedings and Recommendation
Supreme Court's Legal Analysis on Moral Character and Gross Immorality
Re: Disturbing Social Media Posts of Lawyers
Two. Violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility
DOCTRINES ESTABLISHED / CLARIFIED
Espejon versus Judge Loredo, A.M. No. MTJ-two dash zero zero seven, March nine, twenty twenty-two
One. Disbarment Proceedings Are Sui Generis; Preventive Suspension Was Proper
Two. Lawyers Are Accountable Even in "Private" Conduct
Three. Violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability
Four. Gender-Based Online Sexual Harassment
Five. Baseless Accusations Against Justices = Direct Contempt
Six. Why Disbarment (Not Mere Suspension)?
The Court explained several key points about why proper attire matters for lawyers in court:
Two. Court Decorum Contributes to Respect for the Judiciary:
Three. Rules on Professional Conduct Include Dignified Appearance:
Four. Clothing Must Be "Properly Attired":
Why Attire Matters (Legal and Professional Basis)
Two. Decorum as Part of Professionalism
Three. Precedent for Disciplinary Action
ELABORATION: LAWYER'S DUTY OF PUNCTUALITY
One. Why Punctuality Is Important
Two. However: Discipline Must Be Reasonable
The Court recognized practical realities:
Three. Balancing Discipline and Due Process
On the Issue of Preventive Suspension
On the Issue of Disbarment and Professional Conduct
One. Two. Ventura versus Attorney Samson, A.C. Number nine thousand six hundred eight, November twenty-seven, twenty twelve
On the Issue of the Affidavit of Desistance
On the Issue of Disbarment and Professional Standards
Three. Guevarra versus Attorney Eala, A.C. Number seven thousand one hundred thirty-six, August one, two thousand seven Facts
On the Issue of the Nullity of Marriage and Criminal Case Withdrawal
Section Guideline on the Use of Gender Fair Language in the Judiciary
Two. Espejon versus Judge Lorredo, A.M. No. MTJ-twenty-two-zero-zero-seven, March nine, twenty twenty-two
On the Issue of Conduct Unbecoming and Sexual Harassment
On the Issue of Actual Partiality and Bias
Three. Mendoza versus Gadon, A.C. Number one hundred eighteen ten, June twenty-six, twenty nineteen
Appearance in Court: lawyer's attire, conduct, duty
One. Falcis versus Civil Registrar General, G.R. Number two hundred seventeen nine one zero, September zero three, twenty nineteen - Lawyer's Attire Facts
On the Hierarchy of Courts and Proper Remedy
On the Substantive Rights and the Role of Congress
Two. Chu versus Gonzales, G.R. Number L-two three six eight seven, February twenty-six, nineteen sixty-eight - Lawyers' must be punctual Facts
Rulings On the Issue of Certiorari
On the Issue of Tardiness and Dismissal
On the Issue of Finality and Execution
On the Issue of Depositing the Collected Funds
Three. Paredes-Garcia versus Court of Appeals, September eleven, nineteen ninety-six - Lawyers must appear in court Facts
On the Issue of the Alleged "Lie" and Evidence
On the Reasonableness of the Fine
On the Procedural Error of the Court of Appeals
Conclusion and Final Instructions
Four. Venzon versus Atty. Amador Peleo, August twenty, twenty nineteen - Lawyers must not sacrifice the truth Facts
On the Issue of Misusing Judicial Processes
On the Issue of Falsification and Fraud
On the Issue of Child Support and IBP Agreements
Five. Chavez versus Court of Appeals, August nineteenth, nineteen sixty-eight - Lawyers must not abuse a witness Facts
On the Propriety of Habeas Corpus
Six. Buenaventura versus Atty. Gille, A.C. Number seven four four six, December ninth, twenty twenty - Section eleven Facts
On the Presumption of Marriage
On the Issue of Conflicting Pleadings and Professional Ethics
Eight. Cojuanco versus Atty. Palma, Adm. Case Number two four seven four, September fifteenth, two thousand four - Section twelve Facts
On the Dichotomy of Standards and Professional Competency
On the Effect of Annulment and Prejudicial Questions
Nine. Melad-ong versus Atty. Palcido Sabban, A.C. Number ten thousand five hundred eleven, January zero four, twenty twenty-two - Section thirteen Facts
On the Representation of Conflicting Interests
On the Illegal Acquisition of Property in Litigation
On Dishonesty and Misleading the Court
Ten. Atty. Plaridel C. Nava Two, versus Atty. Ofelia M. D. Artuz, A.C. Number seven two five three, February eighteen, twenty twenty - Section fourteen Facts
On the Definition of "Formally Charged"
On the Penalty and Disciplinary Action
Eleven. Dumlao versus Camacho, September four, twenty eighteen - Section fifteen (Lawyers must not influence a judge) Facts
On Threatening Court Officers and Disrespecting Processes
On the Penalty for an Already Disbarred Lawyer
On Professional Misconduct and the Lawyer's Oath
On Due Process and the Principle of Res Ipsa Loquitur
Two. Linsangan versus Atty. Nicomedes Tolentino, A.C. Number six six seven two, September fourth, two thousand nine Facts
On the Issue of Encroachment of Professional Services
Three. Atty. Pedro Aguirre v. Atty. Crispin Reyes, January eight, twenty twenty - Self laudatory statements May a Lawyer Advertise?
Rulings On the Nature of the Legal Profession vs. Business
On the Specific Violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility
On Permissible vs. Prohibited Solicitation
Two. Atty. Ulep v. Legal Clinic, Bar Matter Number five hundred fifty-three, June seventeen, nineteen ninety-three Facts
Rulings On the Definition and Practice of Law
On Corporate Practice and Paralegals
On Unethical Advertising and Inducing Law Violations
Three. President Joseph Ejercito Estrada v. Sandiganbayan, November twenty-five, two thousand three - Atty. Paguia Facts
Four. RODCO Consultancy v. Atty. Napoleon Concepcion, June twenty-nine, two thousand twenty-one - Refrain from boasting
On the Issue of Influence Peddling
On the Issue of Conflict of Interest
On the Issue of Unethical Solicitation and Breach of Contract
On the Issue of Due Process and Inhibition
On the Issue of Prescription
On the Issue of Integrity and Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth Filing
On the Validity of the Inhibition Order and EJ Arroyo's Authority
Two. Bellosillo v. The Board of Governors of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, March thirty-one, two thousand six - Fraternity Membership
On the Charge of Pocketing Settlement Money
On Improper Financial Dealings and Borrowing
On Unwarranted Solicitations and Gifts
On the Demand for a Full-Dress Hearing
Two. Villanueva versus Atty. Bonifacio Alentajan, A.C. No. one two one six one, June zero eight, two thousand twenty
On the Authority to File the Disbarment Case
Non encroachment on other lawyers business
On the Issue of Encroachment and Professional Integrity
On the Issue of Lending Money to Clients
Two. Valencia versus Atty. Cabanting, A.C. Number one thousand three hundred two, one thousand three hundred ninety-one and one thousand five hundred forty-three, April twenty-six, nineteen ninety-one
On the Falsification of Notarial Documents
On the Conspiracy to Rig the Case
Lawyers in Government Service and Formerly in the Government Service
Section Penalties Under R.A. Number three thousand nineteen and R.A. six thousand seven hundred thirteen
One. Judge Suzanne D. Cobarrubias-Nabaza versus Atty. Albert N. Lavandero, March fourteen, twenty twenty-two
On the Effect of Resignation and Jurisdiction
On Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service
On the Application of Rule one hundred forty versus twenty eleven Revised Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service
On the Violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility
Two. Trovela versus Robles, A.C. Number one hundred fifteen fifty, June fourth, twenty eighteen Facts
Atty. Karen M. Silverio-Buffe served as the Clerk of Court six of the Regional Trial Court, Branch eighty-one of Romblon, until her resignation on February first, two thousand eight. Immediately follo
On Professional Misconduct and the Lawyer's Oath
Section thirty-two. Lawyers in the academe
One. Pimentel versus Legal Education Board, G.R. No. two three zero six four two, September ten, twenty nineteen
On PhiLSAT and Academic Freedom
Two. Re: Anonymous Complaint Against Atty. Cresencio P. Co Untian, Jr., April ten, twenty nineteen Facts
On the Violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility
On the Relevance of Evidence from the Plagiarism Case
On the Breach of Ethical Obligations
Paralegal services; lawyer's responsibility
On the Prohibition of Advertising and Ethics
Administrative Sanctions and Final Disposition
Two. Lijauco versus Atty. Terrado, Junior, A.C. Number six thousand three hundred seventeen, August thirty-one, two thousand six
On the Issue of Negligence and Scope of Service
On the Issue of Reasonable Fees and Final Penalty
Three. Ang v. Atty. Gupana, A.C. Number four five four five, February five, two thousand fourteen
On Violation of Notarial Duties
On Improper Delegation of Functions
Four. Adez Realty, Incorporated v. Honorable Court Of Appeals, G.R. No. one hundred six thousand six hundred forty-three, October thirty, nineteen ninety-two Facts
On Violation of Notarial Duties
On Improper Delegation of Functions
Responsible Use of Social Media
On the Improper Use of Social Media and Violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility
On the Defense of Freedom of Expression
On the Penalty of Disbarment for a Repeat Offender
On Freedom of Speech and Public Figures
On Violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility
Three. In Re: Atty. Lorenzo G. Gadon's Viral Video Against Raissa Robles, June twenty-seven, two thousand twenty-three Facts
On the Charge of Direct Contempt
On the Propriety of Preventive Suspension
On the Penalty of Disbarment
Four. Tan versus Atty. James Roulyn R. Alvarico, A.C. Number one zero nine three three, November zero three, twenty twenty
One. Philippine Lawyer's Association versus Agrava, G.R. Number one two four two six, February sixteen, nineteen fifty-nine
On the Authority of the Director to Require Examinations for Lawyers
Two. Cayetano v. Monsod, G.R. Number one hundred thousand one hundred thirteen, September three, nineteen ninety-one
On the Power of Appointment and Judicial Review
On the Violation of Ethical Standards and Deceit
On the Penalty of Disbarment and Restitution
On the "Supervening Event" Defense
Five. Genato versus Atty. Eligio P. Mallari, A.C. Number one two four eight six, October fifteen, twenty nineteen
On the Abuse of Court Processes and Dilatory Tactics
On the Penalty of Disbarment
Six. Atty. Honesto Ancheta Cabarroguis versus Atty. Danilo A. Basa, A.C. Number eight seven eight nine, March eleven, twenty twenty Facts
On the Use of Disrespectful Language
Seven. Gabucan versus Atty. Florencio A. Narido, Jr., A.C. Number twelve thousand nineteen, September third, twenty nineteen Facts
On the Reasonableness of the Contingent Fee
On the Prohibited Lease Agreement
On the Demands for Compensation and Re-entry
Eight. Sison versus Atty. Lourdes Philina B. Dumlao, April twenty-eighth, twenty twenty-one - Start of Atty. client relation Facts
On the Duty to Inform and Conflict of Interest
Nine. Land Bank of the Philippines versus Pamintuan, October twenty-five, two thousand five - authority to appear
On Substitution versus Collaboration of Counsel
On the Violation of Privileged Communication
On the Conflict of Interest
Eleven. Sevilla versus Atty. Marcelo C. Millo, A.C. Number one zero six nine seven, March twenty-five, two thousand nineteen - encourage fair settlement Facts
On the Prejudice Caused to the Clients and the Penalty
Twelve. Viesca versus Gilinsky, G.R. Number one hundred seventy-one thousand six hundred ninety-eight, July four, two thousand seven - encourage compromise agreement
On the Motion for Inhibition
On Disbarment for Non-Professional Misconduct
One. Philippine Lawyer's Association versus Agrava, G.R. No. L-one thousand two hundred forty-two six, February sixteen, nineteen fifty-nine
On the Authority of the Director to Require Examinations for Lawyers
Two. Cayetano versus Monsod, G.R. No. one thousand zero zero one thirteen, September three, nineteen ninety-one
On the Power of Appointment and Judicial Review
On the Violation of Ethical Standards and Deceit
On the Penalty of Disbarment and Restitution
On the "Supervening Event" Defense
Five. Genato versus Atty. Eligio P. Mallari, A.C. Number one two four eight six, October fifteen, twenty nineteen
On the Abuse of Court Processes and Dilatory Tactics
On the Penalty of Disbarment
Six. Atty. Honesto Ancheta Cabarroguis versus Atty. Danilo A. Basa, A.C. Number eight seven eight nine, March eleven, twenty twenty Facts
On the Use of Disrespectful Language
On the Reasonableness of the Contingent Fee
On the Prohibited Lease Agreement
On the Demands for Compensation and Re-entry
Eight. Sison versus Atty. Lourdes Philina B. Dumlao, April twenty-eight, twenty twenty-one - Start of Atty.-client relation Facts
On the Duty to Inform and Conflict of Interest
On Financial Integrity and Penalty
On the Authority of Attorneys to Appear
On Substitution versus Collaboration of Counsel
Ten. Mahunot versus Atty. Lord M. Marapao, A.C. Number ten thousand two hundred ninety-seven. March nine, twenty twenty-two - groundless suits Facts
● Whether he violated the ethical rules regarding privileged communication
On the Propensity to be Litigious
On the Violation of Privileged Communication
On the Conflict of Interest
Eleven. Sevilla versus Atty. Marcelo C. Millo, A.C. Number ten thousand six hundred ninety-seven, March twenty-five, two thousand nineteen - encourage fair settlement Facts
On the Prejudice Caused to the Clients and the Penalty
Twelve. Viesca versus Gilinsky, G.R. Number one hundred seventy-one thousand six hundred ninety-eight, July four, two thousand seven - encourage compromise agreement
On the Motion for Inhibition
Thirteen. Office of the Court Administrator versus Judge Ruiz, February second, two thousand sixteen
Rulings On the Imposition of Dismissal and Disbarment
On the Credibility of Evidence and Co-Accused Testimony
On Disbarment for Non-Professional Misconduct
TREATMENT OF VULNERABLE PERSONS
Free Legal Assistance Act of twenty ten (R.A. No. nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine)
Francisco v. Portugal - A.C. No. six thousand one hundred fifty-five, March fourteenth, two thousand six
Whether or not monetary fine or additional sanction for failure to comply with IBP directives
Moya v. Oreta, A.C. No. thirteen thousand two hundred eighty-two, November sixteenth, twenty twenty-one
A. Limits of a lawyer's criticism of courts
Procedural / Practical Implications of "Sui Generis"
Sosa versus Mendoza, A.C. Number eight seven seven six, twenty-three March two thousand fifteen
Letter-Complaint of Concerned Citizens versus Devanadera