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George C. Solatan Vs. Attys. Oscar A. Inocentes, et al

GEORGE C. SOLATAN, Complainant, versus ATTYS. OSCAR A. INOCENTES and JOSE C. CAMANO, Respondents.

A.C. No. 6504 | 2005-08-09

SECOND DIVISION

D E C I S I O N 

Tinga, J.: 

The present case focuses on a critical aspect of the lawyer-client relationship the duty of loyalty. The fidelity lawyers owe their clients is traditionally characterized as "undivided." This means that lawyers must represent their clients and serve their needs without interference or impairment from any conflicting interest. 

This administrative case traces its roots from the manner by which Attys. Jose C. Camano and Oscar A. Inocentes responded to the efforts of complainant, George C. Solatan, to lease a certain Quezon City apartment belonging to the attorneys' clients. On the...