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2012-11-14 |
BERSAMIN, J. |
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| For administrative liability under Canon 18 to attach, the negligent act of the attorney should be gross[21] and inexcusable[22] as to lead to a result that was highly prejudicial to the client's interest.[23] Accordingly, the Court has imposed administrative sanctions on a grossly negligent attorney for unreasonable failure to file a required pleading,[24] or for unreasonable failure to file an appeal,[25] especially when the failure occurred after the attorney moved for several extensions to file the pleading[26] and offered several excuses for his nonfeasance.[27] The Court has found the attendance of inexcusable negligence when an attorney resorts to a wrong remedy,[28] or belatedly files an appeal,[29] or inordinately delays the filing of a complaint,[30] or fails to attend scheduled court hearings.[31] Gross misconduct on the part of an attorney is determined from the circumstances of the case, the nature of the act done and the motive that induced the attorney to commit the act.[32] | |||||
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2005-05-04 |
PANGANIBAN, J. |
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| Lawyers owe full devotion to the protection of the interests of their clients, as well as warmth and zeal in the defense of the latter's rights.[14] Once they agree to handle a case, lawyers are bound to give to it their utmost attention, skill and competence, regardless of its significance.[15] Public interest requires that they exert their best efforts and use all their learning and ability in the speedy prosecution or defense of the client's cause.[16] Those who perform that duty with diligence and candor not only safeguard the interests of the client, but also serve the ends of justice.[17] They do honor to the bar and help maintain the community's respect for the legal profession.[18] | |||||