Fact: Complainant alleged that in 1995, while respondent was still connected with the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID), she and her three sons, who are all American citizens, applied for Philippine Visas under Section 13[g] of the Immigration Law. Respondent told complainant that in order that their visa applications will be favorably acted uponContinue reading “A.C. No. 6707, March 24, 2006 HUYSSEN vs. GUTIERREZ”
Tag Archives: Other Sanctions of Lawyers (All Cases)
A.C. No. 3056, August 16, 1991 COLLANTES vs. RENOMERON
Facts: As early as January 15, 1987, V & G had requested the respondent Register of Deeds to register some 163 deeds of sale with assignment of lots of the V & G mortgaged to GSIS by the lot buyers. There was no action from the respondent. Although V & G complied with the desiredContinue reading “A.C. No. 3056, August 16, 1991 COLLANTES vs. RENOMERON”
Maddela vs. Dallong-Galicinao A.C. No. 6491, 31 January 2005
Facts: While Atty. Dollong-Galicinao (Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio provincial sheriff of the RTC – Bambang Nueva Vizcaya) was collecting a certain loan, she was complained to have banged her fist on top of Maddela’s desk causing the glass top of the table to break. Several people witnessed the incident and heard the accusations andContinue reading “Maddela vs. Dallong-Galicinao A.C. No. 6491, 31 January 2005”
Dela Fuente Torres v. Dalangin A.C. No. 10758, 5 December 2017
Facts: Atty. Dalangin was accused of maintaining an illicit and immoral affair with one Julita Pascual, a clerk at the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) in Talavera, Nueva Ecija. Upon review, however, the alleged amorous relationship was not adequately proved (The quantum of proof in administrative cases is substantial evidence). Also, Atty. Dalangin was said toContinue reading “Dela Fuente Torres v. Dalangin A.C. No. 10758, 5 December 2017”
Samonte v. Jumamil A.C. No. 11668, 17 July 2017
Facts: Atty. Jumamil failed to file the necessary position paper before the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) which resulted into an adverse ruling against Samonte, his client, who then filed a disbarment compliant for acts unbecoming of a lawyer and betrayal of trust. On the other hand, Atty. Jumamil maintained that his omission was dueContinue reading “Samonte v. Jumamil A.C. No. 11668, 17 July 2017”
Steven v. Atienza A.C. No. 5535, 28 August 2003
Facts: Atty. Atienza was the defendant’s lawyer hired to represent the adverse party in a civil case against the Spouses Steven and Nora Whitson. During the course of the trial, there was a heated confrontation between Steven Whitson and Atty. Atienza, which culminated in the latter punching the chest of Steven. Issue: Whether or notContinue reading “Steven v. Atienza A.C. No. 5535, 28 August 2003”
Padilla v. Samson A.C. No. 10253, 22 August 2017
Facts: Atty. Samson completely abandoned Padilla without any justification, notwithstanding his receipt of the professional fees for services rendered as well as the latter’s efforts to reach him. In addition, Atty. Samson failed to answer this complaint despite due notice from the Court and the IBP. Issue: Whether or not Atty. Samson should be heldContinue reading “Padilla v. Samson A.C. No. 10253, 22 August 2017”
Malvar vs. Baleros A.C. No. 11346, 08 March 2017
Facts: Dr. Malvar claimed that Atty. Baleros, by notarizing an assailed “Application for Certification of Alienable and Disposable Land”, made it appear that he executed the same when in truth, he never went to the office of the latter since he was in Manila at the time of the alleged notarization and was busy performingContinue reading “Malvar vs. Baleros A.C. No. 11346, 08 March 2017”
Sta. Ana v. Cortes A.C. No. 6980, 30 August 2017
Facts: Atty. Cortes was left with the care and maintenance of several properties either owned or under the administration of Atty. Casal since the latter’s death. Sta. Ana, herein complainant, alleged that Atty. Cortes abused his authority and engineered the sale/transfer of the said properties. IBP found that the latter used a falsified document andContinue reading “Sta. Ana v. Cortes A.C. No. 6980, 30 August 2017”
Traya v. Villamor A.C. No. 4595, 06 February 2004
Facts: Atty. Villamor notarized an affidavit of a certain Engineer Cynthia De la Cruz who was residing abroad. Hence, Mayor Traya Jr. filed this complaint. IBP found that Atty. Villamor failed to observe the proper procedure in determining if a person appearing before him is the same person who executed the document presented for notarization.Continue reading “Traya v. Villamor A.C. No. 4595, 06 February 2004”
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