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Reynaldo G. Ramirez vs. Atty. Mercedes Buhayang-Margallo

REYNALDO G. RAMIREZ, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. MERCEDES BUHAYANG-MARGALLO, RESPONDENT.

A.C. No. 10537 | 2015-02-03

EN BANC
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
LEONEN, J.:
 
When an action or proceeding is initiated in our courts, lawyers become the eyes and ears of their clients.  Lawyers are expected to prosecute or defend the interests of their clients without need for reminders.  The privilege of the office of attorney grants them the ability to warrant to their client that they will manage the case as if it were their own.  The relationship between an attorney and client is a sacred agency.  It cannot be disregarded on the flimsy excuse that the lawyer accepted the case only because he or she was asked by an acquaintance.  The...