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Caparas vs. Racelis

CRISENTE L. CAPARAS, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. ALWIN P. RACELIS, RESPONDENT.

A.C. No. 13376 (Formerly CBD No. 19-6116) | 2023-01-11

D E C I S I O N
 
INTING, J.:
 
This resolves the Complaint[1] for disbarment filed by Crisente L. Caparas (complainant) against Atty. Alwin P. Racelis (respondent) for alleged violation of the Lawyer's Oath and the Code of Professional Responsibility (CPR).
 
The Antecedents
 
In his complaint-affidavit, complainant alleged the following matters:
 
On December 5, 2017, complainant approached respondent regarding his intent to file an ejectment case against "the Pacias" involving complainant's land located in Calamigan, Tiaong, Quezon Province (subject property).[2] Respondent accepted the...