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Johnny M. Pesto Vs. Atty. Marcelino M. Millo

JOHNNY M. PESTO, Complainant, vs. MARCELITO M. MILLO, Respondent.

A.C. No. 9612 | 2013-03-13

FIRST DIVISION 

DECISION 

BERSAMIN, J:

An attorney who conceals his inefficiency and lack of diligence by giving wrong information to his client regarding the matter subject of their professional relationship is guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer of the Court. He thereby violates his Lawyer's Oath to conduct himself as a lawyer 
according to the best of his knowledge and discretion with all good fidelity as well to the courts as to his client. He also thereby violates Rule 18.03, Canon 18 of the Code of Professional Responsibility, by which he is called upon to serve his client with competence and diligence. 

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