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What is Cerilla vs. Atty. Lezama: Misconduct Case about?

Cerilla filed an administrative complaint against Atty. Lezama with the IBP, alleging that he entered into a compromise agreement to sell her property for P350,000 without her consent. Atty. Lezama denied the allegations. The IBP recommended suspending Atty. Lezama for 2 years for violating Canons 15 and 17. The court affirmed the suspension, finding that Atty. Lezama failed to observe candor, fairness and loyalty to his client and was unfaithful to the trust and confidence placed in him.

Author

Marie Claire T. Inductivo

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EN