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Marcial Abiero vs. Atty. Bernardo Juanino

MARCIAL L. ABIERO, Complainant, versus ATTY. BERNARDO G. JUANINO, Respondent.

A.C. No. 5302 | 2005-02-18



FIRST DIVISION
DECISION

YNARES-SANTIAGO, J.:

A lawyer owes fidelity to the cause of his client at all times, mindful of the trust and confidence reposed in him.  He must always serve with competence and diligence, and never neglect a legal matter entrusted to him. An attorney should endeavor to keep his client informed of the status of his case and respond within a reasonable time to the latter’s request for information.  Failure to comply with these abiding precepts of ethical conduct renders counsel liable for violating the canons of his profession.

On July 20, 2000, an administrative complaint[1] was filed by Marcial L. Abiero...