Suspension from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Victor C. Avecilla
On July 25, 2011, the Office of the Court Administrator issued Circular No. 104-11 regarding the six-month suspension of Atty. Victor C. Avecilla from the practice of law. This decision, dated June 21, 2011, stems from Administrative Case No. 6683, where the Court En Banc ruled that Avecilla's actions warranted disciplinary action. He has been sternly warned that any future similar offenses will result in more severe consequences. As of the date of the circular, Atty. Avecilla has not filed a motion for reconsideration.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 104-11
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 25, 2011
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 104-11
| TO | : | The Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Court of Tax Appeals, Regional Trial Courts, Shari'a District Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts, Municipal Circuit Trial Courts, Shari'a Circuit Courts, the Office of the Chief State Prosecutor, Public Attorney's Office and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines |
| SUBJECT | : | Suspension from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Victor C. Avecilla |
For your information and guidance, quoted hereunder is the dispositive portion of the Decision of the Court En Banc dated 21 June 2011, in Administrative Case No. 6683, entitled "Re: Resolution of the Court dated 1 June 2004 in G.R. No. 72954 against Atty. Victor C. Avecilla," to wit: DIESaC
"WHEREFORE, in light of the foregoing premises, the respondent is hereby SUSPENDED from the practice of law for six (6) months. The respondent is also STERNLY WARNED that a repetition of a similar offense in the future will be dealt with more severely."
Respondent and his counsel, Atty. Palarca, received on 30 June 2011 the said Decision, thru their authorized agents, Salve Serrano and Teresita P. de la Cueva, respectively. To date, respondent has not filed a motion for reconsideration.
(SGD.) JOSE MIDAS P. MARQUEZCourt AdministratorOffice of the Court Administrator
Cite This Law
Suspension from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Victor C. Avecilla, OCA Circular No. 104-11, Jul 25, 2011 (Philippines)
Suspension from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Victor C. Avecilla, OCA Circular No. 104-11 (Phil. 2011)
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