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Cruz vs. Brul-Cruz [CONCURRING OPINION, CAGUIOA, J.]

EMILIANI WILFREDO R. CRUZ AND CARLOS R. CRUZ, COMPLAINANTS, V. ATTY. EVELYN BRUL-CRUZ AND ATTY. GRACELDA N. ANDRES, RESPONDENTS.

A.C. No. 7121 (Formerly CBD Case No. 04-1244) | 2022-03-08

CONCURRING OPINION
 
CAGUIOA, J.:
 
This is a disbarment complaint[1] filed against Atty. Evelyn Brul-Cruz (Atty. Brul-Cruz) and Atty. Gracelda N. Andres (Atty. Andres) (collectively, respondents) for grave misconduct, dishonesty, fraud, and misrepresentation, in violation of the Lawyer's Oath and the Code of Professional Responsibility (CPR).
 
The ponencia finds both respondents guilty. In particular, Atty. Brul-Cruz is found guilty of violating Canons 1, 7, and 10, and Rules 1.01, 1.02, 7.03, 10.01, 10.02 and 10.03 of the CPR and the Lawyer's Oath, while Atty. Andres is found liable for the...