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2000-08-14 |
DE LEON, JR., J. |
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| the Bar are expected to always live up to the standards of the legal profession as embodied in the Code of Professional Responsibility inasmuch as the relationship between an attorney and his client is highly fiduciary in nature and demands utmost fidelity and good faith.[12] We find, however, the IBP's recommended penalty of two (2) years suspension to be imposed upon respondent Atty. Villalon too severe in the light of the facts obtaining in the case at bar. In Cesar V. Roces vs. Atty. Jose G. Aportadera,[13] this Court | |||||