A.C. No. 9603 - DOMINIC PAUL D. LAZARETO, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. DENNIS N. ACORDA.D E C I S I O N - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

WHEREFORE , premises considered, Resolution No. XX-2012-196, dated June 9, 2012, of the IBP Board of Governors is SET ASIDE . Respondent Atty. Dennis N. Acorda is ORDERED suspended from the practice of law for three (3) years from and after notice of this Decision. We also WARN him that the commission of the same or similar act or acts shall be dealt with more severely. Atty. Dennis N. Acorda is DIRECTED to formally MANIFEST to this Court, upon receipt of this Decision, the date of his receipt which shall be the starting point of his suspension. He shall furnish a copy of this Manifestation to all the courts and quasi-judicial bodies where he has entered his appearance as counsel; to his employer (if he is employed); and to his law firm. Let a copy of this decision be attached to Atty. Acordas records with the Office of the Bar Confidant and posted on the Supreme Court website as a notice to the general public. SO ORDERED.