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{\title IN THE SUPREME COURT OF GUAM}{\author lroberto}{\operator blake_r}{\creatim\yr2005\mo8\dy12\hr9\min3}{\revtim\yr2006\mo3\dy14\hr8\min15}{\version4}{\edmins2}{\nofpages13}{\nofwords5389}{\nofchars30719}{\*\company Superior Court of Guam}
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\par Petitioner-Appellee
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\par Submitted on the briefs on rehearing, September 21, 2001
\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam
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\par }{\ul\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Appearing for Petitioner-Appellee}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 :
\par David J. Highsmith, Esq.
\par The Law Office of David J. Highsmith, P.C.
\par Guam Bar Ethics Committee
\par Prosecuting Counsel
\par Suite 209, Union Bank of California Bldg.
\par 194 Hernan Cortes Ave
\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam 96910\cell 
\par }{\ul\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Appearing for Respondent-Appellant:}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par Leon G. Maquera, }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Pro Se}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par P. O. Box 11976
\par Yigo, GU 96929}{\insrsid16144333 
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\par }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 BEFORE:}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 F. PHILIP CARBULLIDO, Chief Justice (Acting)}{\cs15\super\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
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The Chief Justice recused himself from this case and as the only full-time justice on the panel, Justice Carbullido was appointed Acting Chief Justice. }}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
; JOHN A. MANGLONA, Designated Justice; and RICHARD H. BENSON, Justice }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Pro Tempore}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 .}{\cs15\super\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
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\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 CARBULLIDO, J.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 :
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\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [1]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab Leon G. Maquera (}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Maquera}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ) accepted a transfer of real property from Pedro Castro (}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Castro}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
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\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ) instituted attorney disciplinary proceedings against Maquera for alleged misconduct in regard to this transfer.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 After conducting a ful
l hearing on the matter, the Ethics Committee found that Maquera violated Rules 1.5 and 1.8(a) of the Guam Rules of Professional Conduct and recommended to the Superior Court of Guam that Maquera be suspended from the practice of law and make restitution 
to Castro.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The Superior Court accepted the Ethics Committee}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s factual findings and legal conclusions and entered judgment accordingly.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The trial court entered an Amended Judgment upon granting the Ethics Committee}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s Motion to Amend Judgment and denying Maquera}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst 
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Maquera appeals the Amended Judgment arguing that the l
ower court erred in: (1) finding the existence of an attorney-client relationship; (2) valuing the real property at issue; (3) ordering restitution; (4) denying his Motion to Dismiss on the ground that the judgment was fraudulently procured; and (5) grant
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In support of his arguments presented on appeal, Maquera incorporates by reference briefs submitted in the lower court.  This manner of briefing directly violates Rule 13(s) of the Guam Rules of Appellate Procedure which prohibits parties from }{
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sult in a dismissal of their appeal.  GRAP 13(s), 13(u), 17(d).}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 We are not persuaded by Maquera}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
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\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [2]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab During the years of 1982 through 1987, Maquera, a licensed attorney at the time, provided legal representation to Castro.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 On December 21, 1987, Castro executed a quitclaim deed to a parcel of real property (}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
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\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The value of legal services performed was $45,000.00.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 At the time of the transfer, the owner of the property was Edward Benavente (}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Benavente}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
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}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 On January 4, 1988, Maquera, as Castro}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
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s one-year right of redemption, and satisfied the outstanding debt to Benavente in the amount of $525.00.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Title to the property was thereafter put in Maquera}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
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 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s alleged misconduct with regard to the transfer of the property as payment for legal services, and issued Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The Ethics Committee specifically found that at the time of the transfer of the property, Maquera was the attorney for Castro.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Further, as attorney, Maquera provided no billing statements, time records, or invoices to Castro and continued to represent him without having entered into a written fee agreement.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
The Ethics Committee found that the land transfer was oral, with the exception of the execution of the deed, and that Maquera failed to advise Castro to seek the advice of independent counsel before transferring the property.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
The Ethics Committee further found that the total value of legal services performed by Maquera was $45,000.00, that the fair market value of the lot at the time of the transfer was $248,220.00, and that Maquera sold the propert
y one year later for $320,000.00.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Based on these findings, the Ethics Committee concluded that Maquera violated Rules 1.5 (requiring that attorney}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s fees be reasonable) and 1.8(a) (requiring that an attorney ent
ering into a business transaction with a client reduce the transaction to writing and advise the client to receive independent counsel) of the Guam Rules of Professional Conduct.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
The Ethics Committee recommended, among other things, that Maquera be suspended from the practice of law for two years, and that he make restitution to Castro in the amount of $273,975.00.}{\cs15\super\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \chftn {\footnote 
\pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid15612699 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid15612699 
 This amount represents the price for the sale of the property to the Changs ($320,000.00) minus the value of legal services rendered and owed
 ($45,000.00), the amount Maquera paid to Benavente upon exercising the right of redemption ($525.00), and the value of other services performed by Maquera for Castro ($500.00).}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [4]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab On April 8, 1994, the Ethics Committee filed a special pr
oceedings petition in the Superior Court of Guam requesting that the Court discipline Maquera in accordance with its Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
A panel of the Superior Court judges issued a Decision and Order on May 7, 1996, agreeing with the Ethics Committee}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s factual findings, legal conclusions, and recommendations.}{\cs15\super\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid15612699 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid15612699  The original panel consisted of three judges of the Superior Court of Guam. }}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
The panel issued a Judgment on June 12, 1996.
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [5]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab The Ethics Committee filed a motion to Alter or Amend Judgment and Revoke Probation.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Maquera concurrently made motions to Set Aside Judgment pursuant to Rule 60(b) of the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure, Alter or Amend Judgment pursuant to Rule 59(e) of the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure, and Dismiss.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 After hearing arguments on the post-judgment motions, a new panel}{\cs15\super\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid15612699 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid15612699  The new panel consisted of entirely new judges, one from the Superior Court of Guam and two from the Saipan courts.  }}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  of judges granted the Ethics Committee}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
s Motion to Amend and denied each of Maquera}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
s motions in a Decision and Order filed on January 4, 2000.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Transcript, vol. - - (Hearing, Aug. 20, 1999).}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 An Amended Judgment was filed on April 5, 2000, and entered on the docket on April 6, 2000.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Maquera filed a timely Notice of Appeal on April 24, 2000.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 II.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [6]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab This court has jurisdiction over the appeal of final judgments of the Superior Court of Guam pursuant to Title 7 GCA }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  3107 and 3108 (1994).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 III.
\par }\pard \ql \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 A.}{\b\insrsid16144333  }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The Existence of a}{\b\insrsid16144333 n Attorney-Client Relationship.}{
\b\insrsid15612699 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid16144333\charrsid16144333 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [7]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab Maquera argued in a post-judgment moti
on that the Judgment should be amended pursuant to Rule 59(e) of the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure on the ground that the court erred in finding of an attorney-client relationship between Maquera and Castro at the time Castro transferred the property to M
aquera.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The lower court rejected this argument and denied Maquera}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s motion.
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [8]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab A denial of a Rule 59(e) motion is reviewed for an abuse of discretion.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Ward v. Reyes}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 1998 Guam 1, }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  10;}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
 Merchant v. Nanyo Realty Inc}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ., 1998 Guam 26, }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  6.}{
\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 A court abuses its discretion }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
when the decision is based on an erroneous conclusion of law or where the record contains no evidence on which the judge could have rationally based the decision.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Midsea Indus., Inc. v. HK Eng}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 g, Ltd.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 1998 Guam 14, }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  4.}
{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 We will only reverse a lower court's decision if we have }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 a definite and firm conviction the trial court committed clear error of judgment in its conclusion.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 J.J. Moving Services, Inc. v. Sanko Bussan (Guam) Co.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 1998 Guam 19, }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  14. (citations omitted).}{\insrsid15612699 
\par }{\insrsid16144333\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [9]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab Rule 59(e) of the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure provides:}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
A motion to alter or amend judgment shall be served not later than 10 days after the entry of the judgment.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Guam R. Civ. P. 59(e).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The rule allows a court to reconsider and amend a previous order, but is an }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 extraordinary remedy, to be used sparingly in the interest of finality and conservation of judicial resources.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Kona Enterprises, Inc. v. Estate of Bishop}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
, 229 F.3d 877, 890 (9th Cir, 2000) (citation omitted).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 A Rule 59(e) motion may be granted (1) if the movant demonstrates that it is ne
cessary to prevent manifest errors of law or fact upon which the judgment is based; (2) to allow the moving party to present newly discovered or previously unavailable evidence; (3) to prevent manifest injustice; or (4) if there is an intervening change i
n controlling law.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Ward v. Reyes}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 1998 Guam 1 at }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  10; }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 see also }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 11 C}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 HARLES }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 A. W}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 RIGHT}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  & A}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 RTHUR }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 R. M}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ILLER}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , F}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 EDERAL}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  P}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 RACTICE}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 AND}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  P}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ROCEDURE}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
 2810.1 (citations omitted);}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  Kona Enterprises}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 229 F.3d at 890.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Motions made under Rule 59(e) are aimed at reconsideration, not initial consideration, and thus cannot be used to present a new legal theory, raise arguments for the first time, or present ev
idence for the first time when they could have reasonably been raised earlier.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Ward, }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 1998 Guam 1 at }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  13;}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  F.D.I.C. v. World University Inc.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 978 F.2d 10, 16 (1st Cir. 1992); }{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Kona Enterprises}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 229 F.3d at 890.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Further, Rule 59(e) motions are both }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 procedurally and substantively deficient}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  if they simply reiterate in greater detail arguments previously made before the court.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Merchant}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 1998 Guam 26 at }
{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  8-9.}{
\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Supplementing and further detailing previous arguments are not sufficient bases for reconsideration [under Rule 59(e)].}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Id. }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 at }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
 9.
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [10]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab The lower court}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
s Decision and Order of May 7, 1996, reveals that Maquera initially argued to the court that the attorney-client relationship between himself and Castro ended on December 14, 1987, when Castro}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s case was settled.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Petitioner-Appellee}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Excerpts of Record, Tab B (Decision and Order, May 7, 1996).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Maquera contended that at the time of the land transfer, December 17, 1987, there was no attorney-client relationship and therefore no violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
The court rejected this argument.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See id}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 .}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 In his Motion to Amend, Maquera posed the exact same argument.}{
\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Because reconsideration of a prior judgment under Rule 59(e) is not proper when the movant simply repeats prior arguments, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying Maquera}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s motion.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Merchant}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 1998 Guam 26 at }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  8-9.}{\insrsid15612699 
\par }{\insrsid16144333\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [11]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab Moreover, a review of the record reveals that the lower court}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s finding of the existence of an attorney-client relationship is supported by the evidence.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Guam Rule of Professional Conduct 1.8 prohibits certain business transactions between an attorney and client.}{\insrsid16144333  Rule 1.8(a) provides:}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  (a) A }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 lawyer}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  shall not enter into a business transaction with }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 a client}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
 or knowingly acquire an ownership, possessory, security or other pecuniary interest adverse to }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 a client}{\insrsid16144333  unless:}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par }\pard \qj \li1440\ri1440\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin1440\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 1.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
the transaction and terms on which the lawyer acquires the interest are fair and reasonable to the client and are fully disclosed and transmitted in writing to the client in a manner which can be reasonably understood by the client;}{\insrsid15612699 

\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri1440\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\insrsid16144333\charrsid16144333 
\par }\pard \qj \li1440\ri1440\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin1440\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 2.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
the client is given a reasonable opportunity to seek the advice of independent counsel in the transaction; and}{\insrsid15612699 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri1440\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\insrsid16144333\charrsid16144333 
\par }\pard \qj \li1440\ri1440\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin1440\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 3.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 the client consents in writing thereto.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par R}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ULES OF }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 P}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ROFESSIONAL }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 C}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ONDUCT }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Rule 1.8(a)}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 (1994).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Thus, in order for Maquera to be held to the requirements of Rule 1.8(a), there must be a finding of an attorney-client relationship between Maquera and Castro at the time of the property transaction.}{\insrsid15612699 
\par }{\insrsid16144333\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [12]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab We must therefore decide what constitutes an attorney-client relationship for purposes of Rule 1.8(a).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
While an active ongoing relationship clearly falls within the definition of an attorney-client relationship, we hold that an attorney-client relationship exists for purposes of Rule 1.8(a) so long as the client places trust in the attorney as a result of 
}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 prior representation}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 .}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Hunniecutt v. State Bar of California}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
, 44 Cal.3d 362, 370-71, 748 P.2d 1161, 1166 (Cal. 1988).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 In }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Hunniecutt}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
, the State Bar of California instituted disciplinary proceedings against the defendant for violation of State Bar Rule of Professional Conduct 5-101, which is virtually identical to the Rule 1.8(a) of the Guam Rules of Professional Conduct.}{
\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See id.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ,}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 44 Cal.3d at 366, 748 P.2d at 1163.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The defendant argued that the business transaction with his client did not take place until after the personal injury representation of the client had ended.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See id
}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ., 44 Cal.3d at 370, 748 P.2d at 1165.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The court rejected the defendant}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
s assertion that an attorney-client relationship did not exist, stating that Rule 5-101 was meant to prevent overreaching by the attorney, especially in a case where the client places his trust 
in the attorney with regard to investing proceeds of a judgment or settlement.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The court held:}{\insrsid15612699 
\par }{\insrsid16144333\charrsid16144333 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Accordingly, when an attorney enters into a transaction with a former client regarding a fund which resulted from the attorney}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
s representation, it is reasonable to examine the relationship between the parties for indications of special trust resulting therefrom.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\b\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
We conclude that if there is evidence that the client placed his trust in the attorney because of the representation, an attorney-client relationship exists for the purposes of rule 5-101 even if the representation has otherwise ended}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 .
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Id.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 44 Cal.3d at 370-71, 748 P.2d at 1166 (emphasis added).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [13]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab While the }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Hunniecutt }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 court announced the rule in the context of an attorney}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
s investment of money the client received from the representation, the policy behind the rule has been adopted in other contexts.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 For instance, this court has adopted the policy in }{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Gayle v. Hemlani}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 2000 Guam 25.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 In }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Gayle}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
, the issue was whether an attorney breached his fiduciary duty to his client.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The court held that an attorney}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s duty of good faith arises out of the confidential relationship.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Therefore, in determining whether there is a fiduciary duty owed to a former client, the test is whether }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 the influence of the relation still exists at the time of the transaction.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Id.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  at }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  28.}{
\cs15\super\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid15612699 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid15612699 
 Note that }{\i\fs20\insrsid15612699 Gayle}{\fs20\insrsid15612699  is distinguishable in that it involved a claim of breach of fiduciary duty, and }{\i\fs20\insrsid15612699 not}{\fs20\insrsid15612699 
 a violation of the rules of professional responsibility.  }}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The court held that if there is a finding of influence, then the attorney}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s fiduciary duty to the client remains and transactions with the client during this time must be scrutinized for unfairness.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Id}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 .
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [14]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab Following our reasoning in }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Gayle }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 and that set forth in }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Hunniecut}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , we conclude that attorneys should be held to the same duty to act cognizant of a former client}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s interests where the former client remains trusting of the attorney as a direct result of the prior formal relationship.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Therefore, we hold that an attorney-client relationship exists for purposes of Rule 1.8(a) if the attorney}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s influence remains even after the}{\insrsid16144333  formal relationship has ended.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [15]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab The record contains evidence which supports the lower court}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s finding that an attorney-client relationship existed between Maquera and Castro at the time of the land transfer.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
The existence of an attorney-client relationship is a question of fact.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 R}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ULES OF }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 P}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ROFESSIONAL }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 C}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ONDUCT }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Preamble (1994) (}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Whether a client-lawyer relationship exists for any specific purpose can depend upon the circumstances and may be a question of fact.}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 );}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  Stender v. Vincent}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
, 992 P.2d 50, 58 (Hawaii 2000); }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 DiLuglio v. Providence Auto Body, Inc.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 755 A.2d 757, 766 (R.I. 2000); }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Dietz v. Doe}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 935 P.2d 611, 615 (Wash. 1997) (citation omitted); }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 cf. Interstate Commerce Comm}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 n v. Holmes Trans., Inc.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 983 F.2d 1122, 1128 (1st Cir. 1993) (holding that the existence of an attorney-client relationship is a questi
on of fact, or at most, a mixed question of law and fact, and thus reviewed for clear error).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 We review a trial court}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s factual findings for clear error.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Yang v. Hong}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 1998 Guam 9, }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  4.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
A finding is clearly erroneous when, even though some evidence supports it, the entire record produces a definite and firm conviction that the court below committed a mistake.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Yang}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 1998 Guam 9 at }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  7.}{\insrsid15612699 
\par }{\insrsid16144333\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [16]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab The original panel found an attorney-client relationship based on the following facts:}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
(1) Maquera had handled various matters on behalf of Castro for a period of five years, (2) Maquera represented to the Committee that he and Castro were very close friends; and (3) at the time Maquera exercised Castro}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s right of redemption and obtained title to the property, Maquera still held some of Castro}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s funds in trust, and he received these funds in his capacity as Castro}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s attorney after the December 1987 settlement of }{\ul\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 CV0525-83}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 .}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Petitioner-Appellee}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
s Excerpts of Record, Tab B, pp. 9-10 (Decision and Order, May 7, 1996).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Further, the panel found that the evidence showed that Castro subjectively thought that Maquera was his attorney.}{
\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Bohn v. Cody}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 832 P.2d 71, 75 (1992) (}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}
{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The existence of the relationship turns largely on the client}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
s [reasonable] subjective belief that it exists.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ) (citation omitted).
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [17]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab The facts the lower court relied upon support a finding that the influence of the prior active representation of Castro remained at the time of the land transaction.}{
\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The facts support a finding that Castro remained trusting of Maquera even after the formal relationship may have ended.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
These facts sufficiently show the existence of an attorney-client relationship for purposes of Rule 1.8(a).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Therefore, the trial court}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s fin}{\insrsid16144333 ding was not clearly erroneous.}{\insrsid15612699 
\par }{\insrsid16144333\charrsid16144333 
\par }\pard \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 B.}{\b\insrsid16144333  }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Valuation of the Property
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [18]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab Maquera made motions pursuant to Rules 59(e) and 60(b) of the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure, arguing that the judgment be reconsidered in light of the court}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s erroneous valuation of the property in question.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Petitioner-Appellee}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
s ER, Tab D, p. 4 (Decision and Order, Jan. 4, 2000).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The lower court denied both motions.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [19]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab Because the valuation issue was disposed of in Maquera}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s Rule 59(e) and 60(b) motions below, we review the lower court}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s denial of these motions.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The denials of both a Rule 59(e) motion and 60(b) motion are reviewed for an abuse of discretion.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Merchant v. Nanyo Realty Inc}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ., 1998 Guam 26, }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  6 (determining that a court}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
s denial of reconsideration pursuant to a rule 59(e) motion is reviewed for an abuse of discretion); }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Midsea Indus., Inc. v. HK Eng}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 g, Ltd.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 1998 Guam 14 at }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  4 (determining that a Rule 60(b) motion is reviewed for an abuse of discretion).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
A court abuses its discretion if it relies on a clearly erroneous assessment of the facts.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 People v. Tuncap}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 1998 Guam 13, }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  13 (citation omitted).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Similarly, when the record contains no evidence supporting a court's decision, the standard is violated.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See id}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 .
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [20]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab The lower court denied Maquera}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s Rule 59(e) Motion to Amend on the ground that Maquera could have raised the argument regarding valuation previously.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Because Rule 59(e) motions cannot be used to raise arguments that could have been raised previously, the court did not abuse its discretion in denying the motion.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Kona Enterprises}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 229 F.3d at 890.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Maquera himself posits that he knew of the lack of evidence regarding valuation even before the original panel issued its opinion.}{
\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Thus, with this knowledge, he could have previously raised the argument regarding the lack of evidence of value.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Maquera}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s failure to do so was at his peril.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [21]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab The lower court also denied Maquera}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s Rule 60(b) motion, finding that although the original panel did not delve into the manner in which the Ethics Committee derived its valuation of the property, the panel nonetheless considered both Maquera}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s and the Ethics Committee}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s opinions as to value.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 After weighing the two, the panel adopted the Ethics Committee}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s valuation.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Thus, the new 
panel found that the original panel properly arrived at a value and declined to reconsider the finding.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 This ruling was not an abuse of discretion.
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [22]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab The fair market value of property at a given time is a question of fact, }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 see Salt Lake City Southern R.R. Co. v. Utah State Tax Comm}{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 n}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
, 987 P.2d 594, 598 (Utah 1999), and this court reviews factual findings for clear error.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Yang}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 1998 Guam 9 at }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  4.
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [23]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab A review of the record reveals that both parties argued their opinions as to valuation.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Maquera argued that the property was worth $25,000.00, while the Ethics Committee asserted that the property was worth $248,220.00.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The court accepted the Ethics Committee}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s valuation.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
The court further found that Maquera did not provide sufficient evidence to support his valuation.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 When faced with two competing opinions regarding the value of the proper
ty, the court was required to make a determination.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 It could either choose between the two, or arrive at its own finding.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
The lower court did not commit clear error by adopting the figure put forth by the Ethics Committee.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Cf. Navarro v. Navarro}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 2000 Guam 31, }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
 10 (holding that where a party has the burden to prove the value of community property and fails to provide or contest valuation, the court has the discretion to accept the value proposed by the other party).}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Moreover, the later sale price of the property for $320,000.00 is evidence that the Ethics Committee}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}
{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s valuation was the more reasonable and probable of the two.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Thus, we hold that the record supports th
e finding that the property was worth $248,220.00 at the time of the transfer.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
The original panel did not commit clear error in arriving at its value; therefore, the new panel did not abuse its discretion in denying Maquera}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s motion for reconsideration under GRCP 60(b).}{\insrsid15612699 
\par }{\insrsid16144333\charrsid16144333 
\par }\pard \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 C.}{\b\insrsid16144333  }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The lower court}{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s order of restitution.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [24]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab The lower court ordered Maquera to pay $273,975.00 in restitution to Castro.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Maquera argues that this order was improper.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Rule 12 of the Superior Court of Guam Rules for the Discipline of Attorneys governs the types of sanctions and orders the court may 
impose for violating the disciplinary rules.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Rule 12(c) provides:}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 An attorney who has been disciplined under this rule may be ordered to make restitution.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Any order of restitution does not preclude damages be
ing awarded by a court of competent jurisdiction.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 R}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ULES }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 F}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 OR }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 D}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ISCIPLINE OF }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 A}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 TTORNEYS}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , Rule 12(c) (1992).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Thus, it is clear the court may order restitution.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The relevant issue is what constitutes restitution.}{\insrsid16144333 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [25]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab The common law definition of a restitution interest is }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 an interest }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
in having restored to [one party] any benefit that [he or she] has conferred on [another] party.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 In re Robertson}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
, 612 A.2d 1236, 1240 (D.C. 1992) (internal brackets in original) (citing R}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ESTATEMENT }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 (S}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ECOND}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 )}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  OF }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 C}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ONTRACTS }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  370 (1981)) (adopting the common law definition in disciplinary proceedings); }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 see also Nelson v. O.E. Serwold}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 687 F.2d 278, 281 (9th Cir. 1982).}
{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Thus, unlike a claim of damages, where the goal is to compensate the injured party, the primary purpos
e of restitution is to prevent unjust enrichment, and a party unjustly enriched is required to disgorge himself of the benefit of which it would be unjust for him to keep by returning it in kind or paying money.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Robertson,}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  612 A.2d at 1241; }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 see also}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Booher}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  v. }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Frue, }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 358}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 S.E}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 .}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 2d}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 127}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 129 (N.C. Ct. App. 1987).}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [26]\tab }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 In attorney disciplinary cases restitution refers to: }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
(a) a monetary payment by the respondent lawyer to the former client for the money, interest or thing of value that has been paid or entrusted to the lawyer by a client (or third party) in the course of the representation, (b) }{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 a refund of unearned fees}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , or (c) a compensatory payment for the harm respondent has caused.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 State of Oklahoma v. Leigh}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 914 P.2d 661, 668 (Okla. 1996) (emphasis added) (internal footnotes omitted).}{
\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 When an attorney violates the rules of professional conduct, it is entirely appropriate to order the attorney to make restitution in the amount of the fee charged.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See e.g. In re Anschell}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 9 P.3d 193, 205-06 (Wash. 2000).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
In cases where the attorney charges an excessive fee, a court may properly order restitution of the excessive portion.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See e.g. In re Levingston}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
, 755 So.2d 874, 876 (La. 2000); }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 cf. In re Heard}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 963 P.2d 818, 824, 829 (Wash. 1998) (en banc).
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [27]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab The instant case is not one where the client paid the unearned fee with money.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Cf. e.g. In re Levingston}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 755 So.2d 874, 876 (La. 2000)}{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 .}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Rather, in the instant case the payment was made in property.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 If the property is valued in excess of the value of legal services rendered, then we hold, in line with the cases where
 the attorney was paid in money, that the attorney can be required to return an amount which equals the value of the property in excess of the value of legal services rendered.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Therefore, the lower court properly ordered Maquera to make restitution in the amount of the difference between the value of the property at the time of the transfer ($248,220.00) and the value of legal services ($45,000.00).}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 This is a restitutionary remedy because it seeks to disgorge Maquera of the benefit he received at the expense of Castro.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Robertson,}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  612 A.2d at 1241.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 As stated earlier, the rules for attorney discipline allow a court to order an attorney to make restitution.}{\insrsid16144333 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [28]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab The fact that Maquera no longer has possession of the property is irrelevant.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Because rest
itution seeks to prevent unjust enrichment, }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
[a] party who has received a benefit at the expense of [another] . . . is required to account for it, }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 either by returning it in kind or by paying a sum of money}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 .}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Robertson}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
, 612 A.2d at 1241 (citation omitted).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
A person obtains restitution either by the return of something which he formerly had }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 or by the receipt of its equivalent in money}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 .}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 R}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ESTATEMENT}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  (F}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 IRST}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ) }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 OF}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  R}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ESTITUTION}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  1 cmt. a (1936).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Thus, it is clear that an order to pay the monetary equivalent of the value of unearned legal services is an order of restitution and is a proper remedy in attorney disciplinary cases. 
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [29]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab The next issue is whether the court properly ordered Maquera to pay the difference between the amount of money Maquera received for the sale of the pr
operty to the Changs ($320,000.00) and the value of legal services rendered ($45,000.00).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Specifically, as set forth above, while the lower court properly ordered Maquera to pay the difference between the value of the land }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 at the time of the transfer}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  and 
the value of legal services, the issue is whether the court properly ordered Maquera to pay, in addition, the }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 profit}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  obtained from the sale of the property to a third party.}{
\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 We hold that the order was proper.
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [30]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab In cases where an attorney breaches his f
iduciary duty to a client, and profits therefrom, it is proper to require the attorney to surrender the profit under a constructive trust theory.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Booher}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
, 358 S.E.2d at 129.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Where a person holding title to 
property is subject to an equitable duty to convey it to another on the ground that he would be unjustly enriched if he were permitted to retain it, a constructive trust arises.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 R}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ESTATEMENT}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  (F}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 IRST}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ) }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 OF}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  R}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ESTITUTION}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  160 (1936).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The constructive trust remedy is meant to prevent the trustee from being }{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 unjustly enriched }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 by retaining the profit made from a violation of the trust.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See id }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
cmt. d.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Furthermore, }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
if the defendant has made a profit through the violation of a duty to the plaintiff to whom he is in a fiduciary relation, he can be compelled to surrender the profit to the plaintiff, although the profit was not made at the expense of the plaintiff,}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
 or in other words, where the plaintiff has not suffered as great a loss as the benefit received by the defendant.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See id}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 .
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [31]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab A constructive trust is often imposed, for example, in cases of fraud, duress, undue influence or mistake, the wrongful disposition of another}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s property, or where there is a breach of a fiduciary duty.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Scollard v. Scollard}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 947 S.W.2d 345, 348 (Ark. 1977).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
While a disciplinary proceeding does not involve a common law breach of fiduciary duty claim, we hold that the policy underlying the constructive trust remedy supports its application in disciplinary proceedings to prevent an attorney from unj
ustly profiting as a result of violating a rule of professional conduct.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Our holding clearly effectuates the purposes of disciplinary sanctions to deter unprofessional conduct and maintain the integrity of the local bar.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Attorney Grievance Commission
 of Maryland v. Oswinkle}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 2001 WL 503399, *4 (Md. 2001) (}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
[T]he purposes of sanctions are to protect the public, to deter violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, and to maintain the integrity of the legal profession, not to punish the errant attorney.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 )
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [32]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab In violating the rules of professional conduct, Maquera accepted property at Castro}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s expense and profited by selling it to a third party.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Maquera was unjustly enriched, not only to the extent of the value of excessive portion of his fee, but also to the extent of the profit obtained as a direct result of violating the rules.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Therefore, Maquera should be held to hold the profit in constructive t}{\insrsid16144333 rust for the benefit of Castro.}{\insrsid15612699 
\par }{\insrsid16144333\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [33]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab A constructive trust is a form of restitution.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Pottinger v. Pottinger}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
, 605 N.E.2d 1130, 1136-37 (Ill. App. Ct. 1992) (recognizing that a constructive trust is a restitutionary remedy); }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Scollard}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 947 S.W.2d at 348.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Because the Superior Court may order restitution for a violation of a disciplinary rule, the lower court properly ordered Maquera to pay to Castro as restitution the entire difference between the amount Maquera sold the 
property to the Changs for ($320,000.00) and the value of legal services rendered ($45,000.00).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [34]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab Maquera argues, however, that in ordering restitution, the lower court failed to take into account a prior civil judgment entered in }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Estate of Benavente v. Maquera}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 2000 Guam 9.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 In }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Estate of Benavente}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , Castro obtained a }{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 civil }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 judgment in the amount of $274,500.00 for the same land transaction at issue under a breach of fiduciary duty claim.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
See id}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 .}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Maquera argues that the judgment in the civil action bars the entry of a judgment ordering restitution in the instant disciplinary proceeding.}{
\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Maquera cites no authority for the proposition that the existence of a prior civil judgment bars the issuance of a judgment in the instant case.}{\cs15\super\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \chftn 
{\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid15612699 \chftn }{\insrsid15612699  }{\fs20\insrsid15612699 
The rules governing disciplinary proceedings contemplate recovery pursuant to a civil judgment notwithstanding an order of restitution in a disciplinary proceeding.  }{\i\fs20\insrsid15612699 See }{\fs20\insrsid15612699 
RULES FOR DISCIPLINE OF ATTORNEYS, Rule 12(c), Title 7, GCA, Appendix (1992) (}{\fs20\insrsid15612699 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f36\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid15612699 
Any order of restitution does not preclude damages being awarded by a court of competent jurisdiction.}{\fs20\insrsid15612699 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f36\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid15612699 )  }}}{
\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 It is entirely proper for a disciplinary court to address and remedy an attorney}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}
{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s wrongdoing even if the same wrongdoing was addressed in a prior civil suit.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See e.g. In re Kinast}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ,}{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 357 N.W.2d 282 (Wis. 1984).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Because the proceedings at issue were distinct, }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 to wit}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , one pursuant to a common law cause of action and the other seeking discipline for the violation of the Guam Rules of Professional Conduct, the Superior Court had the authority to entertain both proc
eedings and enter judgments in accordance therewith.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See In re LaQua}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 548 N.W.2d 372, 377 (N.D. 1996) (}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 That an injured party may recover from a lawyer in a malpractice action is not in itself sufficient to show
 that a client suffered no injury or that disciplinary proceedings are no longer necessary.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 )}{
\i\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 However, because both the civil judgment and the disciplinary order remedy Maquera}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s wrongful gain from the same land transaction with Castro, }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 see Estate of Benavente}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 2000 Guam 9 at }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  25 (entering judgment for Castro in the amount of $274,500.00, }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 representing what the Appellee wrongfully gained from the sale}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 ), we hold that the order of restitution in the present disciplinary proceeding ($273,975.00) should be reduced by the amount Maquera was pre
viously ordered to pay as restitution in the prior civil case ($274,500.00).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See In Re Kinast}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 357 N.W.2d at 286; }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Florida Bar v. Schultz, }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 712 So.2d 386, 389 (Fla. 1998).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The net effect is that the order of restitution in the instant proceeding is reduced to zero.}{
\cs15\super\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid15612699 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid15612699 
 We emphasize that our holding that the order of restitution be reduced does not in any way affect the lower court}{\fs20\insrsid7367862 '}{\fs20\insrsid15612699 
s finding that Maquera has violated the rules of professional conduct, has benefitted by a certain amount of money as a result of the violation, and should be held to make restitution.}{\insrsid15612699 
\par }}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }\pard \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 D.}{\b\insrsid16144333  }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Whether the judgment was fraudulently procured}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 .}{\insrsid15612699 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\insrsid16144333\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [35]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab Maquera argued in the lower court that the judgment should be set aside on the ground that the judgment was fraudulently procured.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 A court may grant a Rule 60(b) motion to set aside a judgment if there is }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 fraud (whether heretofore denominated intrinsic or extrinsic), misrepresentation or other misconduct of an adverse party.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Guam R. Civ. P. 60(b)(3).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 To have a judgment set aside under Rule 60(b)(3), the }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 movant must (1) prove by clear and convincing evidence that the verdict was obtained through 
fraud, misrepresentation, or other misconduct, [and] (2) establish that the conduct complained of prevented the losing party from fully and fairly presenting his case or defense.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Jones v. Aero/Chem Corp.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 921 F.2d 875, 878-79 (9th Cir. 1990).}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 A common example of this is where one party failed to disclose required discovery.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Rozier v. Ford Motor Co.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
, 573 F.2d 1332, 1339 (5th Cir. 1978); }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Jones}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 921 F.2d at 879.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 It has also been intimated that to prevail in 
setting aside the judgment, the misconduct complained of must have had bearing on the merits of the case, }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 see McCall v. Coats}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
, 777 P.2d 655, 658 (Alaska 1989), or have prevented a party from }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 otherwise}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 discovering}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
 an important aspect of the case that would affect the relief requested.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See e.g. In re M/V Peacock}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 809 F.2d 1403, 1405 (9th Cir. 1987).}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
The rule is aimed at judgments which are unfairly obtained, not at those which are factually incorrect.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Id}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 . at 1405.}{\insrsid15612699 
\par }{\insrsid16144333\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [36]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab Further, a judgment can be vacated under Rule 60(b)(3) due to a }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 fraud upon the court.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc. v. Craftmaster Furniture Corp.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 12 F.3d 1080, 1085 (Fed. Cir. 1993). }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Fraud upon the court embraces only that species of fraud which subverts or attempts to subvert the integrity of the court itself
, or fraud perpetrated by officers of the court so that the judicial machinery cannot perform in an impartial manner.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Trans Pacific Export Co. v. Oka Towers Corp.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 2000 Guam 3, }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  33 (citation omitted).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [37]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab In the instant case, Maquera argues that he and counsel for the Ethics Committee agreed to the form of original judgment.}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Maquera alleges that the Ethics Committee committed a fraud by submitting a judgment form that differed from the form accepted by Maquera.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 We find that Maquera}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s allegations do not support a finding of fraud cognizable under Rule 60(b)(3).}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 A lower court is not bound to accept a party}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
s judgment form and may adopt a judgment form notwithstanding that one party may disagree as to its contents.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Because there was no fraud, the lower court clearly did not abuse its discretion in denying Maquera}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
s Rule 60(b) Motion to Set Aside the judgment.
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 E.}{\b\insrsid16144333  }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The trial court}{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s grant of the Committee}{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s Rule 59(e) Motion to Amend the judgment.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [38]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab Maquera argues that the court erred in granting the Ethics Committee}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s Rule 59(e) Motion to Amend because }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 the motion did not comply with Rule 5A(2) of the Superior Court Rules, thus not even entitled to a hearing.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Respondent-Appellant}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
s Opening Brief, p. 16.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Rule 5A provides: }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
(1) A motion shall be served not later than twenty-one (21) days before the time set for a hearing.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
(2) The motion shall be heard if it is supported by a memorandum containing citations, analysis and explanation.}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Guam Ct. R. 5A (1993).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [39]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab We decline to review the issue Maquera raises.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 At the hearing on the Ethics Committee}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s Motion to Alter or Amend, Maquera did not raise the issue of the Ethic}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s Committee}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s alleged non-compliance with Rule 5A(2).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Transcript, vol. - - (Hearing, Aug. 20, 1999).}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Furthermore, a review of the record does not indicate whether Maquera raised the issue at any other time in the lower court.}{
\cs15\super\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid15612699 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid15612699 
 An appellant has the responsibility to form the record for his appeal and ensure that the lower court}{\fs20\insrsid7367862 '}{\fs20\insrsid15612699 s record is transmitted to this court.  }{\i\fs20\insrsid15612699 See }{\fs20\insrsid15612699 
Guam R. App. P. Rule 7 (k), (m).  Maquera designated as part of his record }{\fs20\insrsid15612699 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f36\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid15612699 all those papers enumerated in GRAP 7(a).}{
\fs20\insrsid15612699 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f36\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid15612699   }{\i\fs20\insrsid15612699 See }{\fs20\insrsid15612699 Record on Appeal, p. 87 (Designation of the Record on Appeal, May 2
, 2000).}{\i\fs20\insrsid15612699  }{\fs20\insrsid15612699  This designation of record was insufficient to create the requisite record for this court to conduct a meaningful review.  }{\i\fs20\insrsid15612699 See }{\fs20\insrsid15612699 
Rule 13 (requiring that the Appellant }{\i\fs20\insrsid15612699 specify}{\fs20\insrsid15612699  the documents he wishes to include in the record, and requiring that the Appellant  include in the designation of record the }{\fs20\insrsid15612699 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f36\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid15612699 motion and response upon which the court rendered judgment}{\fs20\insrsid15612699 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f36\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid15612699 ).  A party}{\fs20\insrsid7367862 '}{\fs20\insrsid15612699 s failure to provide a sufficient record may preclude review of the issue.  }{\i\fs20\insrsid15612699 See In re Hunt}{\fs20\insrsid15612699 
, 238 F.3d 1098, 1105 (9th Cir. 2001) (declining to review an issue raised by the appellant because the record was insufficient to make the relevant determination).}}}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
With limited exceptions, this court has consistently declined to address issues raised for the first time on appeal.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 See Dumaliang v. Silan}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 , 2000 Guam 24, }{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333  12.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 We find no reason to 
depart from the general rule in the instant case.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 IV.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\b\insrsid16144333 
\par }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 [40]}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 \tab The lower court did not err in denying Maquera}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s post-judgment motions.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 The lower court}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s findings of the existence of an attorney-client relationship as well as the value of the property was supported by the evidence.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 We also find Maquera}{
\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s allegation that the Ethics Committee fraudulently procured th
e judgment completely lacking in merit.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Further, because the record on appeal is insufficient, we decline to address Maquera}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s contention that the lower court erred in granting the Ethic}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s Committee}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 s Motion to Amend.}{
\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Finally, because Maquera charged an excessive fee and thereby profited from a violation of the rules of professional conduct, the lower court properly found tha
t Maquera must pay restitution to Castro in the amount of the excessive portion of the fee as well as the profit obtained.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
However, because restitution was ordered under a prior civil judgment, the lower court erred in calculating the amount of restitution in the instant case.}{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 
Accordingly, we modify the order of restitution and reduce the restitution amount to zero, and, as modified, we }{\b\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 AFFIRM}{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 .}{\insrsid16144333 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 JOHN A. MANGLONA\tab \tab \tab \tab }{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 RICHARD H. BENSON
\par Designated Justice\tab \tab \tab \tab }{\insrsid16144333  }{\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Justice }{\i\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 Pro Tempore}{\insrsid16144333 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\insrsid16144333 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144333 {\insrsid15612699\charrsid16144333 F. PHILIP CARBULLIDO
\par Chief Justice, Acting
\par }}