Facts: Adelfa Properties Inc (now Fine Properties Inc) represented by Ma Nalen Rosero-Galang, against

respondent Atty. Restituto Mendoza, representing Brittany Corporation, filed a complaint for
disbarment for allegedly violating the Lawyer’s oath and canons 15, 17, 18, 21 and Rule 21.02 of the
Code of professional Responsibility.

In an affidavit executed by Navarrete, one of the senior officers of Adelfa, he met Atty Mendoza. He
averred that during the meeting, Mendoza told him that he took part in one of the illegal and irregular
transactions of Adelfa and that he had information that are damaging to Senator Villar. Atty Mendoza
even had himself interviewed by ABS CNB TV Patrol where he maliciously claimed that he was dismissed
from employment because he does not want to participate in the corrupt practices of the company, and
that Senator Villar uses his influence to obtain favourable decisions in land disputes.

Issue: WON it is proper that Atty. Mendoza allowed himself to be interviewed by media in connection
with this labor case against complainant

Ruling: No. it is not proper under Rule13.02: A lawyer shall not make public statements in the media
regarding a pending case tending to arouse public opinion for or against a party.

The court finds Atty. Mendoza Guilty and was suspended from practice of law for a period of 6 months.