See - 8235.pdf
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WHEREFORE, Atty. Benjamin F. Baterina is found GUILTY of gross negligence. He is SUSPENDED from the practice of law for five (5) years. He is also STERNLY WARNED that a repetition of the same or a similar offense will be dealt with more severely.
This decision shall take effect immediately and copies thereof furnished the Office of the Bar Confidant, to be appended to respondent's personal record, and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
The Office of the Court Administrator is directed to circulate copies of this decision to all courts.
SO ORDERED.
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