Timeline (A.C. No. 1517)
Complaint Filed: Maria Luz Atienza filed a complaint against Vicente Evangelista, a member of the Philippine Bar, for unprofessional conduct.
Allegation of Negligence: Atienza alleged that Evangelista was remiss in attending to her case with the Manila City Fiscal's Office despite being retained and paid.
Respondent's Admission: Evangelista admitted to being retained but denied any lack of diligence in performing his legal duties.
Investigation Initiated: On December 5, 1975, the Court referred the administrative complaint to the Solicitor General for investigation.
Investigation Report: The Solicitor General submitted a report on March 17, 1977, recommending the dismissal of the complaint against Evangelista.
Retainer Agreement: Atienza agreed to pay Evangelista P8,000.00 as attorney's fees, with P3,000.00 as a down payment and P100.00 per appearance.
Filing of Complaint: Evangelista filed a complaint with the City Fiscal's Office in Manila, which was assigned to Assistant Fiscal Fernando Agdamag.
Witness Issues: Two of Atienza's witnesses refused to submit to cross-examination, leading to a recommendation for dismissal due to insufficient evidence.
Fiscal's Recommendation: The fiscal recommended dismissal, which was concurred by another fiscal and ...continue reading