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Mariano vs. Atty. Laki

KENNETH R. MARIANO, Complainant, vs. ATTY. JOSE N. LAKI, Respondent. Present: LEONARDO-DE CASTRO, C.J., CARPIO, PERALTA, BERSAMIN, DEL CASTILLO, PERLAS-BERNABE, LEONEN,* JARDELEZA,* CAGUIOA ** TIJAM, REYES, A., JR.,*** GESMUNDO, and REYES, J., JR., JJ.

A.C. No. 11978 (Formerly CBD Case No. 10-2769) | 2018-09-25

Republic of the Philippines
Supreme Court
Manila
 
EN BANC
 
DECISION
 
PER CURIAM:
 
Before us is a Affidavit-Complaint dated October 7, 2010 filed by complainant Kenneth R. Mariano (Mariano) against respondent Atty. Jose N. Laki (Atty. Laki), docketed as A.C. No. 11978 for dishonesty, unprofessional conduct and violation of the Code of Professional Responsibilities (CPR). 1
 
The facts are as follows:
 
On January 7, 2009, Mariano alleged that he approached Atty. Laki to engage his legal services for the filing of a petition for annulment of his marriage. Atty. Laki then informed him to prepare the amount of P160,000.00,...