GROUNDS FOR DISBARMENT

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QUESTION 1
The grounds for a lawyer’s suspension
or disbarment are (Rule 138, Sec. 27):
1. Deceit
2. Malpractice
3. Grossly immoral Conduct
4. Conviction of a crime involving
moral turpitude
5. Violation of oath of office
6. Willful disobedience of any
lawful order of a superior court
7. Corruptly or willfully appearing
as an attorney for a party to
case without authority to do so.
8. Acquisition of an interest in the
subject matter of the litigation,
either through purchase or
assignment (Art. 1491, Civil
Code)
9. Breach of professional duty,
inexcusable negligence, or
ignorance, or for the revelation
of the client’s secrets (Art. 208,
RPC)
10. Representing conflicting
interests (Art. 209, RPC)
Exceptions to privileged
communication.
1. When there is consent or
waiver of client.
2. When disclosure is required by
law.
3. When disclosure is made to
protect the lawyer’s rights (i.e.,
to collect his fees or defend
himself, his employees or
associates or by judicial action).
4. When such communications are
made in contemplation of a
crime or the perpetuation of a
fraud.
5. That a 3rd person overhears the
communication
6. That a client intends the
information to be sent to a third
person.
7. That it is contained in a
pleading which has already
been submitted.