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MAXIMO DUMADAG v. ATTY. ERNESTO L. LUMAYA

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	AC. No. 9608 2012-11-27	MARIA VICTORIA B. VENTURA v. ATTY. DANILO S. SAMSON PER CURIAM
Likewise, it was held in Maligsa v. Cabanting[21] that a lawyer may be disbarred for any misconduct, whether in his professional or private capacity, which shows him to be wanting in moral character, in honesty, probity and good demeanor or unworthy to continue as an officer of the court. Similarly, in Dumadag v. Lumaya,[22] the Court pronounced: The practice of law is a privilege burdened with conditions. Adherence to the rigid standards of mental fitness, maintenance of the highest degree of morality and faithful compliance with the rules of the legal profession are the conditions required for remaining a member of good standing of the bar and for enjoying the privilege to practice law.
	AC. No. 4973 2010-03-15	SPS. MANUEL C. RAFOLS v. ATTY. RICARDO G. BARRIOS PER CURIAM
The practice of law is a privilege heavily burdened with conditions.[24] The attorney is a vanguard of our legal system, and, as such, is expected to
	AC. No. 6972 2008-10-17	JERRY T. WONG v. ATTY. SALVADOR N. MOYA II LEONARDO-DE CASTRO, J.
We stress that membership in the legal profession is a privilege burdened with conditions. Adherence to the rigid standards of mental fitness, maintenance of the highest degree of morality and faithful compliance with the Rules of the Legal Profession are the conditions required for remaining a member of good standing of the bar and for enjoying the privilege to practice law. The Supreme Court, as guardian of the legal profession, has ultimate disciplinary power over attorneys. This authority to discipline its members is not only a right but a bounden duty as well.[25] Sadly, herein respondent's conduct falls short of the exacting standards expected of him as a member of the legal profession. Accordingly, administrative sanction is warranted by respondent's gross misconduct.
	AC. No. 1302 2008-06-30	CONSTANCIA L. VALENCIA v. ATTY. DIONISIO C. ANTINIW LEONARDO-DE CASTRO, J.
[T]he practice of law is a privilege burdened with conditions. Adherence to the rigid standards of mental fitness, maintenance of the highest degree of morality and faithful compliance with the rules of the legal profession are the conditions required for remaining a member of good standing of the bar and for enjoying the privilege to practice law. The Supreme Court, as guardian of the legal profession, has ultimate disciplinary power over attorneys. This authority to discipline its members is not only a right but a bounden duty as well x x x. That is why respect and fidelity to the Court is demanded of its members.[53] Likewise, respondent is enjoined to keep in mind that:
	AC. No. 4585 2004-11-12	MICHAEL P. BARRIOS v. ATTY. FRANCISCO P. MARTINEZ PER CURIAM
We stress that membership in the legal profession is a privilege,[40] demanding a high degree of good moral character, not only as a condition precedent to admission, but also as a continuing requirement for the practice of law.[41] Sadly, herein respondent falls short of the exacting standards expected of him as a vanguard of the legal profession.
	AC. No. 6084 2003-09-03	FELICITAS BERBANO v. ATTY. WENCESLAO BARCELONA PER CURIAM
In Dumadag vs. Lumaya,[23] the Court ordered the indefinite suspension of a lawyer for not remitting to his client the amount of P4,344.00 that he had received pursuant to an execution.