A contingency fee is a contract in which an attorney's fee is made upon the success

of the lawyer in enforcing or defending the client's right. This is considered to

be a valid contract unlike champertous contract which is invalid for the lawyer
basically shoulders the expenses of the litigation for the reason of acquiring a
stake in the outcome of the case which might lead him to put his personal interest
above of that client.

Yes, with regard to the planned assassination, the lawyer has the option to reveal
to the police investigator the planned criminal act. The rule on privileged
communication does not apply to matters revealed that concern a crime planned to be
committed.

Assuming that the meeting has occurred after the killing, and thereafter Felo Ny
seeked my advice regarding his case, then the rule on privilege communication shall
apply based on Canon 15 which states that a lawyer shall be bound by the rule on
privilege communication in respect of matters disclosed to him by a prospective
client.

The act of Felo Ny seeking my legal advice is enough to establish a lawyer-client

relationship. Hence, I am bound the protect such confidence reposed in me and is
therefore not allowed to reveal the secrets or information disclosed to me.

The doctrine of quantum meruit is being defined as the fee which "as much as the
lawyer deserves" which considers the reasonable value of the services the lawyer
has rendered. With regard to the factors to be considered in determining attorney's
fees, quantum meruit is established when there is no agreement as to attorney's
fees; when the agreement is invalid for some reason other than the illegality of
the object of the performance; or when the client and attorney disregard the
contract for attorney's fees; when the amount is basically unconscionable; when the
services is terminated for a just cause; and when stipulated fees are in excess as
to what is provided by the law.

It depends.

When the complaint has sufficient substance or form, such copy of complaint will
then be sent to the respondent. The law provides that the respondent will then be
allowed to submit his comment within 10 days from the date of service. The Supreme
Court will then refer this matter to the Court Administrator for evaluation, and a
recommendation will then be submitted to the assigned Justice of the Court of
Appeals for investigation and report. A hearing will be conducted, and at such
hearing the parties thereof may present evidence, oral or documentary. The
investigating justice must then submit his report and recommendation to the SC
within 30 days from the termination of investigation. The Supreme Court will then
decide regarding this case.