ROLANDO SAA, Petitioner, vs.

INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES, COMMISSION ON BAR DISCIPLINE,

BOARD OF GOVERNORS, PASIG CITY and ATTY. FREDDIE A.
VENIDA, Respondents.

Facts

Petitioner – Rolando Saa filed a complaint for disbarment against respondent – Atty.
Freddie A. Venida. Petitioner alleged that Atty. Venida’s act of filing two cases against
him was oppressive and constituted unethical practice. Respondent failed to comply
with the order-resolution to comment on the complaint filed by the Petitioner which
prompted the court to issue show cause why Respondent should not be held in
contempt,

Issue

Whether or not Respondent – Atty Venida violates Code of Profession Responsibility?

Ruling

Yes, Respondent – Atty Freddie A Venida violated Code of Professional Responsibility

He violated Canon 12, Rules 1.03 and 12.04. As a lawyer he had the responsibility to
follow legal orders and processes. Public Confidence in the law and in lawyers may be
eroded by the irresponsible and improper conduct of a member of the Bar. Every lawyer
should act and comport himself in a manner that promotes public confidence in the
integrity of the legal profession.