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Atty. Francisco vs. Atty. Flores

ATTY. PABLO B. FRANCISCO, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. ROMEO M. FLORES, RESPONDENT.

A.C. No. 10753 | 2016-01-26

R E S O L U T I O N
 
LEONEN, J.:
 
Failure of counsel to act upon a client's case resulting in the prescription of available remedies is negligence in violation of Canon 18 of the Code of Professional Responsibility. The general rule is that notice to counsel is notice to client. This rule remains until counsel notifies the court that he or she is withdrawing his or her appearance, or client informs the court of change of counsel. Untruthful statements made in pleadings filed before courts, to make it appear that the pleadings are filed on time, are contrary to a lawyer's duty of committing no falsehood.

Atty. Pablo B....