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Pale TSN 2019 CPR Canons
Pale TSN 2019 CPR Canons
2. Duty of the lawyer to the profession The duties of attorneys are also the duties
including that of the courts – that would
found in your lawyer’s oath.
mean you will not support any frivolous
case. In other words, groundless cases.
DUTIES OF ATTORNEYS (RULE 138, SECTION 20
And you would not also delay a man’s
RULES OF COURT)
cause for money or malice. That is why it
is said there that every lawyer must, to the
best of his knowledge and discretion,
a) To maintain allegiance to the Republic
perform his duty not only to the court but
of the Philippines and to support the
also to his clients.
Constitution and obey the laws of the
Philippines.
But being the case, as we have said, the
Lawyer’s oath encapsulates our duties and
responsibilities as stated in the Code of COMMENTS:
Professional Conduct such that violation of any
of the statements mentioned in the Lawyer’s
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2. You are covered by the lawyer-client 3.1 The Rules safeguarding privileged
privilege rule. Yung mga nakukuha mo sa communications between attorney and
legal aid na kwento yung mga shini-share client
ng kliyente hindi mo dapat yan i-chismis
sa labas. 3.2 shall apply to similar communications
made to or received by the law student,
Section 1. Conditions for student practice. — acting for the legal clinic.
1.1 A law student who has successfully Section 4. Standards of conduct and
completed his 3rd year of the supervision. —
regular four-year prescribed law
curriculum and 4.1 The law student shall comply with
the standards of professional
1.2 is enrolled in a recognized law conduct governing members of
school's clinical legal education the Bar.
program approved by the
Supreme Court, 4.2 Failure of an attorney to provide
adequate supervision of student
1.3 may appear without practice may be a ground for
compensation disciplinary action. (Circular No. 19,
dated December 19, 1986).
1.4 in any civil, criminal or
administrative case
Section 2. Appearance. —
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1. The CPR is the principal basis of the rules 2. A lawyer who does not obey court
orders can be subject of administrative
of ethics for members of the bar who do
proceedings.
not belong to the judiciary.
3. Remember the case of a former judge
2. There is a separate rule that governs who was sanctioned or penalized.. he
those who are members of the bench. was dismissed from service because of
Yung Judicial Ethics. grossly-immoral conduct. And part of
the penalty was perpetual
3. Ganun din naman yung member ng disqualification to hold public office.
bench, at the end of the day you are still Then despite having penalized as such,
he accepted a position in the
a lawyer. So, if you ceased to be a judge
government. In other words, he
then you will become a lawyer and now violated a courd order. That being the
subject to the CPR. case, he was sanctioned.
4. The CPR also applies to lawyers in Rule 1.01 - A lawyer shall not engage in
government service except the unlawful, dishonest, immoral or deceitful
magistrates. It was the ruling of the SC in conduct.
one case.
Rule 1.02 - A lawyer shall not counsel or abet
activities aimed at defiance of the law or at
5. The CPR was approved and lessening confidence in the legal system.
promulgated by the SC on June 21, 1988.
Rule 1.03 - A lawyer shall not, for any corrupt
6. Under the CPR, the lawyer has four-fold motive or interest, encourage any suit or
duties. proceeding or delay any man's cause.
a. Duty to the Society Rule 1.04 - A lawyer shall encourage his clients
to avoid, end or settle a controversy if it will
b. Duty to the Profession admit of a fair settlement.
*** Compared to the duty to our clients, CANON 2 – A lawyer shall make his legal
services available in an efficient and
the duty to our society is PRIMORDIAL.
convenient manner compatible with the
independence, integrity and effectiveness of
C A N O N 1 the profession.
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render legal advice to the person concerned statement or claim regarding his qualifications
if only to the extent necessary to safeguard the or legal services.
latter's rights.
COMMENTS:
COMMENT:
1. You can have a business card. Ilagay
1. Cases of conflict of interest or you are mo yung contact information mo.
not allowed to practice or appear, you Pwede rin yung fields of specialization.
can only render legal advice on what
he or she should do. 2. But let others say you are an expert ..
hindi ikaw ang mag guarantee na
Rule 2.03 - A lawyer shall not do or permit to be 100% approval ng petition kasi that’s
done any act designed primarily to solicit legal misleading
business.
Rule 3.02 - In the choice of a firm name, no
COMMENT: false, misleading or assumed name shall be
used. The continued use of the name of a
1. Ginagawa mong commercial activity deceased partner is permissible provided that
ang iyong law practice to the point na the firm indicates in all its communications that
naga promo kana said partner is deceased.
Rule 2.04 - A lawyer shall not charge rates Rule 3.03 - Where a partner accepts public
lower than those customarily prescribed unless office, he shall withdrawal from the firm and his
the circumstances so warrant. name shall be dropped from the firm name
unless the law allows him to practice law
COMMENTS: concurrently.
2. But you are not prohibited like waiving 1. Remember those under the law who
fees for example may nagpa notarized are allowed to practice law
para may pambayad sa hospital i libre concurrently
mo na lang hindi ka magpabyad..
2. Are members of Congress allowes?
Yes. But they cannot appear before
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Rule 3.01 - A lawyer shall not use or permit the 2. Section 35. Certain attorneys not to
use of any false, fraudulent, misleading, practice. — No judge or other official
deceptive, undignified, self-laudatory or unfair or employee of the superior courts or of
the Office of the Solicitor General, shall
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CANON 4 - A lawyer shall participate in the 1. Do not use your position to promote
development of the legal system by initiating your private interest.
or supporting efforts in law reform and in the
improvement of the administration of justice. Rule 6.03 - A lawyer shall not, after leaving
government service, accept engagement or
employment in connection with any matter in
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There’s this case wherein a person put false TOWARDS HIS PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUES, AND
credentials. He assumed the identity of another SHALL AVOID HARASSING TACTICS AGAINST
person. Basically, he lied because apparently he OPPOSING COUNSEL.
was not qualified. When he was already a
lawyer, he entered into some scrupulous deals. Rule 8.01 - A lawyer shall not, in his professional
dealings, use language which is abusive,
He was discovered and was stripped of his
offensive or otherwise improper.
license. Akala niyo sa pelikula lang ito
nangyayari? LOL!
This is called professional courtesy. When dealing
with the opposing counsel, deal with them in
Rule 7.02 - A lawyer shall not support the good faith. Don’t harass your fellow lawyer or his
application for admission to the bar of any
clients.
person known by him to be unqualified in
respect to character, education, or other
relevant attribute. In one of my cases, a client of mine wanted to
enter into amicable settlement so I spoke to the
One of the requirements when you take the bar opposing counsel. He told me to do it in writing
is a certification from a member of the profession addressed to him and his client so I did. I had a
wherein this person testifies that you are of good feeling they would settle. Afterwards, he
moral character. Usually it’s your teachers who presented my letter in court saying that I was
will do this. Kapag gusto niyong magpa-pirma pestering his client. Grabe. Binaliktad niya ako. I
tapos sinasabi ng teacher niyo na busy sila, was the one who felt harassed. Deal with your
maybe that means ayaw niyang pirmahan. fellow lawyers in good faith. Not like this.
Nakakatakot naman kasi license niya ang
nakataya. Rule 8.02 - A lawyer shall not, directly or
indirectly, encroach upon the professional
Rule 7.03 - A lawyer shall not engage in employment of another lawyer, however, it is
conduct that adversely reflects on his fitness to the right of any lawyer, without fear or favor, to
practice law, nor shall he whether in public or give proper advice and assistance to those
private life, behave in a scandalous manner to seeking relief against unfaithful or neglectful
the discredit of the legal profession. counsel.
There’s no distinction between the private and If someone already has a lawyer and they come
public life of a lawyer. So if you will do something to you for second opinion, it’s best to not deal
scandalous, dapat discreet ka lang. Joke! with them. Tell them to talk to their lawyer
because you are not allowed to encroach on
There’s this lawyer who was drunk driving then someone else’s employment.
parked in the middle of the road. He was
The exception is when their lawyer is neglectful.
approached by a policeman and was
There are instances na kawawa ang client.
reprimanded. He boasted that he was a lawyer
Natalo sa kaso kasi pinabayaan ng lawyer yung
and even punched the policeman. Don’t be like
case niya. That’s when you intervene. You can
this. If you’re drunk, then don’t drive. This is an
already tell this person to disengage his counsel
aggravating circumstance. You’re breaking the
and hire another lawyer. But if his lawyer is not
law and you’re a lawyer.
negligent, don’t interfere.
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Rule 9.02 - A lawyer shall not divide or stipulate Rule 10.01 - A lawyer shall not do any
to divide a fee for legal services with persons falsehood, nor consent to the doing of any in
not licensed to practice law, except: Court; nor shall he mislead, or allow the Court
to be misled by any artifice.
(a) Where there is a pre-existing agreement
with a partner or associate that, upon the
latter's death, money shall be paid over That’s self-explanatory.
a reasonable period of time to his estate
or to persons specified in the agreement; Rule 10.02 - A lawyer shall not knowingly
or misquote or misrepresent the contents of a
paper, the language or the argument of
(b) Where a lawyer undertakes to complete
opposing counsel, or the text of a decision or
unfinished legal business of a deceased
authority, or knowingly cite as law a provision
lawyer; or
already rendered inoperative by repeal or
(c) Where a lawyer or law firm includes non- amendment, or assert as a fact that which has
lawyer employees in a retirement plan not been proved.
even if the plan is based in whole or in
part, on a profit-sharing agreement. You’re not allowed to cite a non-existent case.
Sabihin mo Supreme Court decision tapos
In one case, a lawyer tells his financial analyst imbento mo lang pala. You’re also not allowed
that for every Temporary Restraining Order that to use as basis a repealed or amended law.
we get, I’ll give you 50,000 pesos. Eventually it Swerte ka kung maniwala sayo si judge. If you do
accumulated to millions and the financial analyst this, you’ll be subject for disciplinary action. Our
filed a collection suit against the lawyer. The laws constantly change. It’s your duty as a lawyer
Supreme Court said in that case that the to update yourself. That‘s why we have
agreement is contrary to this rule. The analyst has Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. There
no basis for his claim. are lawyers who don’t attend MCLE kasi mas-
matalino pa daw sila sa lecturer. Dapat humble
ka lang.
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Rule 10.03 - A lawyer shall observe the rules of by the devil”. If you’re not happy with the
procedure and shall not misuse them to defeat decision, just be quiet. You are entitled to a
the ends of justice. motion for reconsideration or an appeal, but
you’re not allowed to say these things.
There’s this lawyer who was able to delay a case
for 38 years. He filed motions after motions. It was Rule 11.04 - A lawyer shall not attribute to a
already dilatory. Remember, justice delayed is Judge motives not supported by the record
justice denied. or have no materiality to the case.
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went to Court and brought only the original harassed by the opposing counsel. Meron kasi
copy. When he was asked to submit the other lawyers na isog masyado. Pasigaw-sigaw tapos
copies during trial, doon lang siya nagpa- tignan ka ng masama. Meron talaga mga
photocopy. When you come to Court, dapat lawyers na best in acting. When it comes to
prepared ka na. witnesses, you just want to elicit information from
them. Why shout?
Rule 12.02 - A lawyer shall not file multiple
actions arising from the same cause. Rule 12.08 - A lawyer shall avoid testifying in
behalf of his client, except:
We all know this. This is the prohibition on Forum (a) on formal matters, such as the mailing,
Shopping. authentication or custody of an
instrument, and the like; or
Rule 12.03 - A lawyer shall not, after obtaining (b) on substantial matters, in cases where his
extensions of time to file pleadings, testimony is essential to the ends of
memoranda or briefs, let the period lapse justice, in which event he must, during his
without submitting the same or offering an testimony, entrust the trial of the case to
explanation for his failure to do so. another counsel.
Rule 12.05 - A lawyer shall refrain from talking So if you are the one who drafted the questioned
to his witness during a break or recess in the document and you need to be in the witness
trial, while the witness is still under examination. stand, there will be another lawyer who will take
your place. These are things that cannot be
This is to prevent coaching. You don’t coach your explained by the client.
witness because you should only orient your
witness. Don’t teach your witness what to say.
Just ask them to tell the truth.
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Rule 15.05. - A lawyer when advising his client,
shall give a candid and honest opinion on the CANON 16 - A LAWYER SHALL HOLD IN TRUST
merits and probable results of the client's case, ALL MONEYS AND PROPERTIES OF HIS CLIENT
THAT MAY COME INTO HIS PROFESSION.
neither overstating nor understating the
prospects of the case.
Rule 16.01 - A lawyer shall account for all
(Recitation) money or property collected or received for or
from the client.
If you’re client will be charged of murder then Rule 16.02 - A lawyer shall keep the funds of
ask: May pag-asa ba ako maka-labas or maka- each client separate and apart from his own
pyansa? and those of others kept by him.
Rule 16.03 - A lawyer shall deliver the funds and
SIR: GR. NO but pwede nating subukan. File tayo property of his client when due or upon
ng petition for Bail if the evidence of guilt is not demand. However, he shall have a lien over
the funds and may apply so much thereof as
strong. Again, Pwede nating subukan, pero wag
may be necessary to satisfy his lawful fees and
kang umasa. In other words di ka talaga mag disbursements, giving notice promptly
bigay ng guaranty. If mag-ask ng “ kailan? “ di thereafter to his client. He shall also have a lien
natin yan alam kasi di natin hawak ang utak ng to the same extent on all judgments and
huwes. Do not ever give false hopes. executions he has secured for his client as
provided for in the Rules of Court.
Rule 15.06. - A lawyer shall not state or imply that Rule 16.04 - A lawyer shall not borrow money
he is able to influence any public official, tribunal from his client unless the client's interest are fully
or legislative body. protected by the nature of the case or by
independent advice. Neither shall a lawyer
lend money to a client except, when in the
“We are not guarantors of outcome but of best interest of justice, he has to advance
efforts” necessary expenses in a legal matter he is
handling for the client.
Rule 15.07. - A lawyer shall impress upon his client
compliance with the laws and the principles of DISCUSSION:
fairness.
CANON 16 - A LAWYER SHALL HOLD IN TRUST ALL
What does it mean? You, lawyer must not be the MONEYS AND PROPERTIES OF HIS CLIENT THAT
one to promote to your client to violate any laws. MAY COME INTO HIS PROFESSION.
For example you are a CPA? You make it clear Lalo na sa collection cases di naman yan
what profession are you performing of? nagaharap ang client, abogado lang yan. Then
magsabi ka ang daming pera ng abogado pero
YOU CLARIFY. di yan sa kanya sa Client yan.
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Rule 16.02 - A lawyer shall keep the funds of each independent advice. Neither shall a lawyer lend
client separate and apart from his own and those money to a client except, when in the interest of
of others kept by him. justice, he has to advance necessary expenses
in a legal matter he is handling for the client.
Rule 16.03 - A lawyer shall deliver the funds and
property of his client when due or upon demand. This is the point where you need to distinguish
However, he shall have a lien over the funds and between a Champertous Contract and a
may apply so much thereof as may be necessary Contingency Contract.
to satisfy his lawful fees and disbursements,
giving notice promptly thereafter to his client. He Champertous contract - It is when the lawyer
shall also have a lien to the same extent on all stipulates with his client that in the prosecution of
judgments and executions he has secured for his the case, he will bear all the expenses for
client as provided for in the Rules of Court. the recovery of things or property being claimed
by the client and the latter agrees to pay the
Remember A lawyer shall deliver the funds and former a portion of the thing/property recovered
property of his client when due or upon demand as compensation. Champertous contracts are
if you have an account named sa iyo then dun prohibited as they are against public policy and
pumapasok ang pera ng client mo, wag ka ethics of the profession.
shopping ng shopping2x baka ipa-deliver ng
client mo then it raises the presumption of Contingent contract - Also referred to as
Misappropriation. However, he shall have a lien contingent fee contract, is often the only way by
over the funds and may apply so much thereof which the poor and helpless can have their rights
as may be necessary to satisfy his lawful fees and vindicated and upheld, in the sense that the
disbursements, giving notice promptly thereafter lawyer is being paid on success basis. Such
to his client. He shall also have a lien to the same contract for contingent fee is not prohibited
extent on all judgments and executions he has under Article 1491 of the New Civil Code and
secured for his client as provided for in the Rules Canon 13 of the Canons of Professional Ethics.
of Court.
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Rule 18.04 - A lawyer shall keep the client
informed of the status of his case and shall
CANON 18 - A LAWYER SHALL SERVE HIS CLIENT respond within a reasonable time to the client's
WITH COMPETENCE AND DILIGENCE. request for information.
Rules 18.01 - A lawyer shall not undertake a Tama naman, inform your client so that he will
legal service which he knows or should know really know the status of his case. As a lawyer, it is
that he is not qualified to render. However, he our duty to inform and remind our clients of
may render such service if, with the consent of everything happening in his case. REACH OUT
his client, he can obtain as collaborating
talaga by every means of communication.
counsel a lawyer who is competent on the
matter.
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matter without adequate preparation.
Rule 18.03 - A lawyer shall not neglect a legal CANON 19 - A LAWYER SHALL REPRESENT HIS
matter entrusted to him, and his negligence in CLIENT WITH ZEAL WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF THE
connection therewith shall render him liable. LAW.
Rule 18.04 - A lawyer shall keep the client Rule 19.01 - A lawyer shall employ only fair and
informed of the status of his case and shall honest means to attain the lawful objectives of
respond within a reasonable time to the client's his client and shall not present, participate in
request for information. presenting or threaten to present unfounded
criminal charges to obtain an improper
advantage in any case or proceeding.
DISCUSSION:
Rule 19.02 - A lawyer who has received
information that his client has, in the course of
CANON 18 - A LAWYER SHALL SERVE HIS CLIENT the representation, perpetrated a fraud upon
WITH COMPETENCE AND DILIGENCE. a person or tribunal, shall promptly call upon
the client to rectify the same, and failing which
Rules 18.01 - A lawyer shall not undertake a legal he shall terminate the relationship with such
service which he knows or should know that he is client in accordance with the Rules of Court.
not qualified to render. However, he may render Rule 19.03 - A lawyer shall not allow his client to
such service if, with the consent of his client, he dictate the procedure in handling the case.
can obtain as collaborating counsel a lawyer
who is competent on the matter. DISCUSSION:
CANON 19 - A LAWYER SHALL REPRESENT HIS
Rule 18.02 - A lawyer shall not handle any legal CLIENT WITH ZEAL WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF THE
matter without adequate preparation. LAW.
Rule 18.03 - A lawyer shall not neglect a legal You have to be passionate to the cause of your
matter entrusted to him, and his negligence in client. Pero within the bounds of the LAW.
connection therewith shall render him liable.
Rule 19.01 - A lawyer shall employ only fair and
Kaya minsan kung may deadline, kung maalala honest means to attain the lawful objectives of his
mo na meron gawin mo na before the deadline client and shall not present, participate in
baka kasi malimutan mo or malala sge ka pa- presenting or threaten to present unfounded
postpone. If di mo matapos file ka Extension criminal charges to obtain an improper
before the lapse of the time provided not after. advantage in any case or proceeding.
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DISCUSSION:
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(c) The importance of the subject matter; Meron man talaga yan for example di matapos
then collaborate kayo.
(d) The skill demanded;
QUANTUM MERUIT
(e) The probability of losing other employment as
a result of acceptance of the proffered case; Rule 20.03 - A lawyer shall not, without the full
knowledge and consent of the client, accept
(f) The customary charges for similar services and any fee, reward, costs, commission, interest,
the schedule of fees of the IBP chapter to which rebate or forwarding allowance or other
he belongs; compensation whatsoever related to his
professional employment from anyone other
-so I check talaga ang taripa ng IBP. This is to than the client.
prevent the bastardization of the Legal
Profession that might be reduced into a money Ang explanation ditto is sometimes in the course
business. of a case, the lawyer may be offered by the
other party. But need ka talaga mag inform and
(g) The amount involved in the controversy and be transparent to your client.
the benefits resulting to the client from the
service; Rule 20.04 - A lawyer shall avoid controversies
with clients concerning his compensation and
Di naman puro in cash pwede naman in kind ( shall resort to judicial action only to prevent
ang bayad) imposition, injustice or fraud.
Occasional=medjo mahal
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Rule 21.01 - A lawyer shall not reveal the Rule 21.01 - A lawyer shall not reveal the
confidences or secrets of his client except; confidences or secrets of his client except;
(a) When authorized by the client after
acquainting him of the consequences of the (a) When authorized by the client after
disclosure; acquainting him of the consequences of the
(b) When required by law; disclosure;
(c) When necessary to collect his fees or to
defend himself, his employees or associates or (b) When required by law;
by judicial action.
Rule 21.02 - A lawyer shall not, to the (c) When necessary to collect his fees or to
disadvantage of his client, use information defend himself, his employees or associates or
acquired in the course of employment, nor by judicial action.
shall he use the same to his own advantage or
that of a third person, unless the client with full
GR: A lawyer shall not reveal the confidences or
knowledge of the circumstances consents
secrets of his client
thereto.
Rule 21.03 - A lawyer shall not, without the
EX:
written consent of his client, give information
from his files to an outside agency seeking such (a) When authorized by the client after
information for auditing, statistical, acquainting him of the consequences of the
bookkeeping, accounting, data processing, or disclosure;
any similar purpose.
Rule 21.04 - A lawyer may disclose the affairs of (b) When required by law;
a client of the firm to partners or associates
thereof unless prohibited by the client. (c) When necessary to collect his fees or to
Rule 21.05 - A lawyer shall adopt such defend himself, his employees or associates or
measures as may be required to prevent those by judicial action.
whose services are utilized by him, from
disclosing or using confidences or secrets of Rule 21.02 - A lawyer shall not, to the
the clients.
disadvantage of his client, use information
Rule 21.06 - A lawyer shall avoid indiscreet acquired in the course of employment, nor shall
conversation about a client's affairs even with he use the same to his own advantage or that of
members of his family.
a third person, unless the client with full
Rule 21.07 - A lawyer shall not reveal that he knowledge of the circumstances consents
has been consulted about a particular case thereto.
except to avoid possible conflict of interest.
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files to an outside agency seeking such GR: A lawyer shall not reveal that he has been
information for auditing, statistical, bookkeeping, consulted about a particular case
accounting, data processing, or any similar Ex: to avoid possible conflict of interest.
purpose.
Remember that case of Trillanes asgainst Binay in So you ask talaga the person: sino kalaban mo.
the senate. Diba gusto nila ipa-check yung bank
accounts ng lawyers where naka palce ang C A N O N 2 2
pera ni binay. However, di pwede yun because
not only that they are bound to protect binay’s
money but that account also contains money CANON 22 - A LAWYER SHALL WITHDRAW HIS
from other clients. That is why! Kasi you really SERVICES ONLY FOR GOOD CAUSE AND UPON
NOTICE APPROPRIATE IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
cannot point out alin yung kay Binay lang in the
process of denying (referring sa pera ni bin ay)
edi ma divulge mo na rin ang pera ng ibang Rule 22.01 - A lawyer may withdraw his services
clients mo. in any of the following case:
(a) When the client pursues an illegal or
Rule 21.04 - A lawyer may disclose the affairs of immoral course of conduct in connection
a client of the firm to partners or associates with the matter he is handling;
thereof unless prohibited by the client. (b) When the client insists that the lawyer
pursue conduct violative of these canons
GR: A lawyer may disclose the affairs of a client and rules;
of the firm to partners or associates (c) When his inability to work with co-
EX: unless prohibited by the client counsel will not promote the best interest
of the client;
(d) When the mental or physical condition
Rule 21.05 - A lawyer shall adopt such measures of the lawyer renders it difficult for him to
as may be required to prevent those whose carry out the employment effectively;
services are utilized by him, from disclosing or (e) When the client deliberately fails to
using confidences or secrets of the clients. pay the fees for the services or fails to
comply with the retainer agreement;
I remember halimbawa yung mga naga OJT sa (f) When the lawyer is elected or
office? Tell them na di niyo pwede i-chismis sa appointed to public office; and
labas ang pinag-uusapan sa labas. (g) Other similar cases.
Rule 22.02 - A lawyer who withdraws or is
discharged shall, subject to a retainer lien,
Rule 21.06 - A lawyer shall avoid indiscreet immediately turn over all papers and property
conversation about a client's affairs even with to which the client is entitled, and shall
members of his family. cooperative with his successor in the orderly
transfer of the matter, including all information
necessary for the proper handling of the
That’s why we understand that we cannot easily matter.
divulge informations.
DISCUSSION:
Rule 21.07 - A lawyer shall not reveal that he has
been consulted about a particular case except
CANON 22 - A LAWYER SHALL WITHDRAW HIS
to avoid possible conflict of interest.
SERVICES ONLY FOR GOOD CAUSE AND UPON
NOTICE APPROPRIATE IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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