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2004-01-26 |
CALLEJO, SR., J. |
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| Mercedes Nava has charged Atty. Benjamin P. Sorongon with dishonest conduct and representing clients with conflicting interest, in violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility. In a Letter[1] dated June 23, 1999, she alleged that the respondent had been her counsel for many years and had represented her in various cases. The respondent informed her of his intention to withdraw as her counsel in two of her cases: Civil Case No. 21417[2] and CA-G.R. SP No. 37002.[3] In his Letter dated November 27, 1996, the respondent explained, thus:Due to my recent stroke which resulted in the paralysis of my right body, I was advised by my doctor not to handle civil cases which are complicated in nature and which entailed paper works because it will aggravate my illness.[4] | |||||