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    Dallong-Galicinao v. Castro (2005)

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    This case involves a lawyer, Atty. Virgil R. Castro, who lost his temper and hurled offensive and degrading remarks at a Clerk of Court, Atty. Rosalie Dallong-Galicinao. Castro violated the rules of conduct by using abusive language towards a fellow officer of the court and encroaching on another lawyer's case. He was fined P10,000 and warned that any future infractions would be dealt with more severely.

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    This case involves a lawyer, Atty. Virgil R. Castro, who lost his temper and hurled offensive and degrading remarks at a Clerk of Court, Atty. Rosalie Dallong-Galicinao. Castro violated the rules of conduct by using abusive language towards a fellow officer of the court and encroaching on another lawyer's case. He was fined P10,000 and warned that any future infractions would be dealt with more severely.

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    This case involves a lawyer, Atty. Virgil R. Castro, who lost his temper and hurled offensive and degrading remarks at a Clerk of Court, Atty. Rosalie Dallong-Galicinao. Castro violated the rules of conduct by using abusive language towards a fellow officer of the court and encroaching on another lawyer's case. He was fined P10,000 and warned that any future infractions would be dealt with more severely.

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    Dallong-Galicinao v. Castro (2005)

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    This case involves a lawyer, Atty. Virgil R. Castro, who lost his temper and hurled offensive and degrading remarks at a Clerk of Court, Atty. Rosalie Dallong-Galicinao. Castro violated the rules of conduct by using abusive language towards a fellow officer of the court and encroaching on another lawyer's case. He was fined P10,000 and warned that any future infractions would be dealt with more severely.

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    Dallong-Galicinao v. Castro (2005) | A.C. No. 6396 | E.

    Ornelas

    SUMMARY:

    This case involves a lawyer who lost his temper and unleashed improper and embarrassing remarks
    to another fellow officer of the court. He violated:

    “Canon 8: A lawyer shall conduct himself with courtesy, fairness and candor toward his professional
    colleagues, and shall avoid harassing tactics against opposing counsel.”

    He’s mean.

    IMPORTANT PEEPS:

    Atty Virgil R. Castro – Lawyer that likes to insult women and has a short temper

    Atty. Rosalie Dallong-Galicinao – a Clerk of Court for the RTC of Bambang.

    FACTS:

    1. Complainant, Galicinao files an administrative case against Castro for unprofessional conduct
    after hurling offensive, degrading and embarrassing remarks at her.

    2. Respondent, Castro has been constantly asking whether the complete records of ‘Civil Case No.
    784, Sps. Crispino Castillano v. Sps. Fedrico S. Castillano and Felicidad Aberin’ had already been
    remanded to the court of origin. BUT Castro is not either of the councils in the cases.

    3. Upon Castro inquiring once again on these cases. Galicinao told him that the records of the cases
    has not yet been transmitted because a true copy of the decision of the CA should first be
    presented to serve as basis for the transmittal which Castro was unaware of.

    4. A heated dialogue began after this as Castro hurled several marks at Galicinao such as:
     Ukinnan, no adda ti unget mo iti kilientek haan mo nga ibales kaniak ah! (Vulva of your
    mother! If you are harboring ill feelings against my client, don’t turn your ire on me!)
     Ukinnam nga babai! (Vulva of your mother, you woman!)

    5. Such remarks left Galicanao devastated and embarrassed. Three days after, the complaint
    affidavit was sent with supporting statements from the employees who stood witness.

    6. Castro claimed that he was a counsel in the Civil Case he was inquiring about. He learned of the
    finality of the decision and went to the office of the clerk to request for the transmittal of records.
    7. A hearing was set on September 25 but only Galicinao showed up. Apparently, Castro was unable
    to attend because of physical injuries he received from gunfire when he was driving his car.

    8. He eventually apologized for his rude and foul language against Galicinao but the court still
    decided on what punishment would be best for him.

    ISSUE + RULING:

    What violations did Atty. Castro commit from the incident that transpired?

    1. Rule 8.02 - A lawyer shall not, directly or indirectly, encroach upon the professional
    employment of another lawyer, however, it is the right of any lawyer, without fear or favor,
    to give proper advice and assistance to those seeking relief against unfaithful or neglectful
    counsel.
     He encroached on upon the legal functions of the counsel of record of that case by
    constantly checking the transmittal of the records on Civil Case No. 784. It doesn’t matter
    if it was in good faith.

    2. Rule 7.03 - A lawyer shall not engage in conduct that adversely reflects on his fitness to
    practice law, nor shall he whether in public or private life, behave in a scandalous manner to
    the discredit of the legal profession.

    3. Canon 8 – A lawyer shall conduct himself with courtesty, fairness and candor towards his
    professional colleagues, and shall avoid harassing tactics against opposing counsel.
     It should also be noted that hehas done certains actions such as this before to other
    lawyers who did not file cases against him but are well known.

    4. Rule 8.01 - A lawyer shall not, in his professional dealings, use language which is abusive,
    offensive or otherwise improper.
     He also acted rudely towards an officer the court in front of her subordinates, utterly
    humiliating her.

    DISPOSITION: Respondent is hereby FINED in the amount of TEN THOUSAND (P10,000.00) PESOS with a
    warning that any similar infraction with be dealt with more severely.

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