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Justo vs. Atty. Galing

LYDIA CASTRO-JUSTO, Complainant, vs. ATTY. RODOLFO T. GALING, Respondent.

A.C. No. 6174 | 2011-11-16

SECOND DIVISION
D E C I S I O N
 
PEREZ, J.:
 
Before us for consideration is Resolution No. XVIII-2007-1961 of the Board of Governors, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), relative to the complaint2 for disbarment filed by Lydia Castro-Justo against Atty. Rodolfo T. Galing.
 
Complainant Justo alleged that sometime in April 2003, she engaged the services of respondent Atty. Galing in connection with dishonored checks issued by Manila City Councilor Arlene W. Koa (Ms. Koa). After she paid his professional fees, the respondent drafted and sent a letter to Ms. Koa demanding payment of the checks.3 Respondent advised complainant...