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Violeta R. Tahaw vs Atty. Jeremias P. Vitan

VIOLETA R. TAHAW, Complainant, versus ATTY. JEREMIAS P. VITAN, Respondent.

A.C. No. 6441 (Formerly CBD 02-946) | 2004-10-21

D E C I S I O N

Tinga, J.:

A lawyer must at all times comport himself in a manner befitting a member of this noble profession and worthy of his esteemed position in society. Public confidence in law and lawyers may be eroded by the irresponsible and improper conduct of a member of the Bar.[1] Thus, any indicia of erosion in the dignity of the profession will be dealt with accordingly by this Court.
In a Complaint[2] dated 11 March 2002, Violeta R. Tahaw claimed that she secured the services of respondent for filing the appropriate action for the partition of a real property located in Makati City sometime in 1999. As agreed upon,...