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JurisprudenceA.C. No. 9574

A.C. No. 9574 - MYRNA M. DEVEZA, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. ALEXANDER M. DEL PRADO.DECISION - Supreme Court E-Library

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WHEREFORE , finding respondent Atty. Alexander Del Prado GUILTY of violating Rule 1.01 of Canon 1 and Canon 7 of the Code of Professional Responsibility, the Court hereby SUSPENDS him from the practice of law for Five (5) years effective upon receipt of this decision with a WARNING that a repetition of the same or a similar act will be dealt with more severely.

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WHEREFORE , finding respondent Atty. Alexander Del Prado GUILTY of violating Rule 1.01 of Canon 1 and Canon 7 of the Code of Professional Responsibility, the Court hereby SUSPENDS him from the practice of law for Five (5) years effective upon receipt of this decision with a WARNING that a repetition of the same or a similar act will be dealt with more severely. Let copies of this decision be furnished all courts in the country and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines for their information and guidance. Let also a copy of this decision be appended to the personal record Atty. Alexander Del Prado in the Office of the Bar Confidant. SO ORDERED.