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Tumbaga vs. Atty. Teoxon [CONCURRING OPINION, LEONEN, J]

GIZALE O. TUMBAGA, COMPLAINANT, V. ATTY. MANUEL P. TEOXON, RESPONDENT.

A.C. No. 5573 | 2017-11-21

CONCURRING OPINION
 
LEONEN, J:
 
This case involves a verified administrative complaint by Petitioner Gizale O. Tumbaga (Tumbaga) against Atty. Manuel P. Teoxon (Atty. Teoxon) for gross immorality, deceitful and fraudulent conduct, and gross misconduct.
I concur in the ponencia's finding that Atty. Teoxon is guilty of the charges against him and should be administratively liable.
 
Under Canon 1, Rule 1.01 of the Code of Professional Responsibility:
 
Rule 1.01. A lawyer shall not engage in unlawful, dishonest, immoral or deceitful conduct.
 
In relation to this, Rule 138, Section 27 of the Rules of Court provides that...