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Sanchez vs. Aguilos

NENITA D. SANCHEZ, PETITIONER, VS. ATTY. ROMEO G. AGUILOS, RESPONDENT.

A.C. No. 10543 | 2016-03-16

D E C I S I O N
 
BERSAMIN, J.:
 
This administrative case relates to the performance of duty of an attorney towards his client in which the former is found and declared to be lacking in knowledge and skill sufficient for the engagement. Does quantum meruit attach when an attorney fails to accomplish tasks which he is naturally expected to perform during his professional engagement?
 
Antecedents

Complainant Nenita D. Sanchez has charged respondent Atty. Romeo G. Aguilos (respondent) with misconduct for the latter's refusal to return the amount of P70,000.00 she had paid for his professional services despite his not...