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Canlapan vs. Balayo

BIENVENIDO T. CANLAPAN, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. WILLIAM B. BALAYO, RESPONDENT.

A.C. No. 10605 | 2016-02-17

RESOLUTION
 
LEONEN, J.:
 
Before this court is a verified Complaint[1] filed by Bienvenido T. Canlapan, a retired Scout Executive[2] of the Boy Scout of the Philippines - Mayon Albay Council, against Atty. William B. Balayo for violation of Canon 1, Rules 1.01 and 1.03, and Canon 12, Rule 12.04 of the Code of Professional Responsibility:
 
Rule 1.01. - A lawyer shall not engage in unlawful, dishonest, immoral or deceitful conduct.

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Rule 1.03 - A lawyer shall not, for any corrupt motive or interest, encourage any suit or proceeding or delay any man's cause.

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Rule 12.04 - A lawyer shall not unduly delay a case, impede...