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De Guzman vs Basa

LUIS DE GUZMAN, represented by his son Rodrigo C. de Guzman, Complainant, versus ATTY. EMMANUEL M. BASA, Respondent.

A.C. No. 5554 | 2004-06-29

D E C I S I O N




SANDOVAL-GUTIERREZ, J.:


When a lawyer accepts to handle a case, whether for a fee or gratis et amore, he undertakes to give his utmost attention, skill and competence to it, regardless of its significance. Thus, his client, whether rich or poor, has the right to expect that he will discharge his duties diligently and exert his best efforts, learning and ability to prosecute or defend his (client's) cause with reasonable dispatch. Failure to fulfill his duties will subject him to grave administrative liability as a member of the Bar. For the overriding need to maintain the faith and confidence of the people in the...