Friday, August 24, 2012

Lawyer suspended 1 yr for dishonesty, immorality

sc.judiciary.gov.ph/jurisprudence/2012/august2012/6116.pdf

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WHEREFORE,  respondent  ATTY.  MARIANO R.  EFIANCO  is found  GUILTY of violation  of the  Lawyer's Oath, Rule  1.01, Canon  1 of the Code  of'  Professional  Responsibility  and  Rule  9.02,  Canon  9  of the  same Code SUSPENDED from  the  active practice of law for ONE (1) YEAR cffectivc upon notice hereof."