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United Coconut Planters Bank vs. Atty. Noel

UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. LAURO G. NOEL, RESPONDENT.

A.C. No. 3951 | 2018-06-19

DECISION
 
GESMUNDO, J.:
 
Before the Court is a Petition[1] filed by United Coconut Planters Bank (complainant) seeking the disbarment and/or suspension of Atty. Lauro Noel (respondent) allegedly for violation of the Lawyer's Oath.
 
The Antecedents

On November 22, 1990, complainant retained the legal services of respondent in a case for injunction and damages with writ of preliminary injunction and prayer for temporary restraining order (LMWD case) filed by Leyte Metro Water District (LMWD) before the Regional Trial Court of Palo, Leyte.

On November 23, 1990, respondent, on behalf of complainant, attended the hearing in...