Supreme Court of Puerto Rico

In Re: Lcdo. Javier Abendaño Ezquerro

July 26, 20172017 TSPR 140

Summary

The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico suspended Lcdo. Javier Abendaño Ezquerro indefinitely from the practice of law and notary for failing to comply with ODIN’s orders and for a substantial arrearage of notarial fees. The Court relied on Canon 9 of the Professional Ethics Code and related notarial regulations to justify the disciplinary action and imposed additional duties such as client notification and a 60‑day period to cure the fee deficiency.