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Torben V. Overgaard Vs. Atty. Godwin R. Valdez

TORBEN B. OVERGAARD, Complainant, versus ATTY. GODWIN R. VALDEZ, Respondent.

A.C. No. 7902 | 2008-09-30

D E C I S I O N


PER CURIAM:

Complainant seeks the disbarment of Atty. Godwin R. Valdez from the practice of law for gross malpractice, immoral character, dishonesty and
deceitful conduct. The complainant alleges that despite receipt of legal fees in compliance with a Retainer Agreement, the respondent refused to perform any of his obligations under their contract for legal services, ignored the complainant's requests for a report of the status of the cases entrusted to his care, and rejected demands for return of the money paid to him.

On December 16, 2005, the complainant, Torben B. Overgaard, a Dutch national, through his business...