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Pante vs. Tebelin

ALIFER C. PANTE, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. JOSE ALLAN M. TEBELIN, RESPONDENT.

A.C. No. 13630 (Formerly CBD Case No. 17-5285) | 2023-06-27

D E C I S I O N
 
PER CURIAM:
 
Before us is a Complaint[1] dated March 2, 2017 filed by Alifer C. Pante (complainant) charging Atty. Jose Allan M. Tebelin (respondent) with violation of Canons 16, 17, and 18 of the Code of Professional Responsibility (CPR), to wit:
 
Canon 16. A lawyer shall hold in trust all moneys and properties of his client that may come into his possession.
 
Canon 17. A lawyer owes fidelity to the cause of his client and he shall be mindful of the trust and confidence reposed in him.
 
Canon 18. A lawyer shall serve his client with competence and diligence.
 
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