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Malpractice Ruling: Dalisay vs. Mauricio by Markus Tran Moralde is a document available to read on EtoBox.

A client paid a lawyer P56,000 to represent her in a civil case but the lawyer failed to take any action on the case. The client filed a complaint alleging malpractice and gross misconduct. The Supreme Court found the lawyer liable for violating several provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility by collecting exorbitant fees without rendering legal services, failing to return documents and unearned fees to the client, and establishing an attorney-client relationship without intent to provide repr

Author

Markus Tran Moralde

Language

EN