FACTS: The complainant seeks the disbarment of respondent Atty. Chua, a practicing lawyer and a notary public, for various offenses amounting to malpractice, gross misconduct, violation of his lawyer’s oath, the CPR as well as the provisions of the laws of the Philippines, to wit: (a) Fraud through falsification and forgery of public document; (b) foisting falsehood and fabricated public document to molest and harass parties; and (c) libel, misrepresentation and unlawful advertisement.
ISSUE: Whether or not the charges against Atty. Chua sufficient to warrant disciplinary action against him.
HELD: Yes. When a notary public is a lawyer, a graver responsibility is placed upon his shoulder by reason of his solemn oath to obey the laws and to do no falsehood or consent to the doing of any. The Code of Professional Responsibility also commands him not to engage in unlawful, dishonest, immoral or deceitful conduct and to uphold at all times the integrity and dignity of legal profession. The bar should maintain a high standard of legal proficiency as well as honesty and fair dealing. A lawyer brings honor to the legal profession by faithfully performing his duties to society, to the bar, to the courts, and to his clients.
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