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Joseph Samala vs. Atty. Antonuitti K. Palana

JOSEPH SAMALA, Complainant, versus ATTY. ANTONUITTI K. PALANA, Respondent.

A.C. No. 6595 | 2005-04-15

R E S O L U T I O N 


AZCUNA, J.: 

This is a complaint filed by Joseph Samala against respondent Atty. Antonuitti K. Palaña for alleged fraudulent activities that violate the Code of Professional Responsibility. 

Sometime in February 2001, complainant was looking for a company where he could invest his dollar savings. He met Raymond Taino, a trader-employee of First Imperial Resources, Inc. (FIRI), a company located at Legaspi Village, Makati City. Taino introduced him to FIRI Manager Jun Agustin, Chief Trader Diosdado Bernal, and Legal Officer Antonuitti K. Palaña, the respondent herein. 

Complainant expressed his concern...