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Heirs of the Late Herman Rey Romero, et al. vs Atty. Venancio Reyes Jr

Heirs of the Late HERMAN REY ROMERO, Represented by ARACELI Vda. DE ROMERO, Complainants, versus Atty. VENANCIO REYES JR., Respondent.

A.C. No. 6192 (formerly CBD 02-947) | 2005-06-23

D E C I S I O N 


PANGANIBAN, J.: 

Lawyers are indispensable instruments of justice and peace. Upon taking their professional oath, they become guardians of truth and the rule of law.[1] Verily, when they appear before a tribunal, they act not merely as representatives of a party but, first and foremost, as officers of the court.[2] Thus, their duty to protect their clients' interests is secondary to their obligation to assist in the speedy and efficient administration of justice. While they are obliged to present every available legal remedy or defense; their fidelity to their clients must always be made within the parameters of...