Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2016 Bar — Question XV

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Atty. Alex entered into an agreement for his legal services with Johnny where it is provided that the latter will pay him P100,000.00 as acceptance fee and P100,000.00 upon submission of the case for decision. The court granted Johnny moral damages, exemplary damages and attorney's fees of P100,000.00. After execution of the judgment, Atty. Alex kept the P100,000.00 as his attorney's fees. Johnny sued Atty. Alex for violation of the CPR claiming that the attorney's fees awarded by the court belongs to him. Decide the case with reasons.

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