COURSE OUTLINE IN BASIC LEGAL ETHICS:

PROF. ARNOLD E. CACHO

2nd Semester SY 2015
1.0. INTRODUCTION:
1.1 Preliminary
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Power to regulate practice of law
1.4 Nature of office of attorney
1.5 Privileges of attorney
1.6 Duties of office, generally
1.7 Public versus private and personal duties
1.8 Practice of law a profession
1.9 Necessity of representation by counsel
1.10 Need for, and right to, counsel
1.11 Consequences of denial of right to counsel
1.12 When appearance by counsel not obligatory
1.13 Canons of professional responsibility
2.0. ADMISSION TO PRACTICE
A. JUDICIAL CONTROL
2.01
2.02
2.03
2.04

Admission to practice a judicial function

Legislative power to repeal, alter or supplement
Executive power in relation to practice
Prescribing standards for law schools

B. WHAT CONSTITUTES PRACTICE OF LAW

2.05
2.06
2.07
2.08

Practice of law, generally

Characteristics of term practice of law
Representation before other agencies
Activity outside of court

C. WHO MAY PRACTICE LAW

2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
2.17
2.18
2.19

Persons entitled to practice law, generally

Right and privilege to practice
Practice without examination
Practice without admission
Right of party to represent the government
Practice by corporation
Persons authorized to represent the government
Disability of public officials to practice
Liability for unauthorized practice
Remedies against unauthorized practice

D. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION

2.20
2.21
2.22
2.23
2.24

Generally
Citizenship and residence
Good moral character
Educational qualifications
Bar examination
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E. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION

2.25
2.26
2.27
2.28
2.29
2.30
2.31
2.32
2.33
2.34

Bar examination committee

Application and supporting documents
Disclosure of involvement in any criminal case
Burden of proof to show qualifications
Written examinations
Restrictions to insure integrity in examination
Correction and revaluation of grades
Administration of oath
Issuance of certificate
Payment of IBP dues and privilege tax

3.0. LAWYERS DUTIES TO SOCIETY

A. UPHOLDING THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAW
3.01
3.02
3.03
3.04
3.05

Duty
Duty
Duty
Duty
Duty

to uphold Constitution and obey the law

not to engage in unlawful conduct
not to counsel illegal activities
not to encourage lawsuits
to encourage amicable settlement

B. MAKING LEGAL SERVICES AVAILABLE

3.06
3.07
3.08
3.09
3.10
3.11

Generally
A Lawyer shall not reject the cause of the defenseless
A Lawyer shall not refuse to render legal advice
Participating in legal development
Lawyer shall keep abreast of legal developments
Mandatory continuing legal education

C. APPLICABILITY OF CODE TO GOVERNMENT LAWYERS

3.12 Code is applicable to government lawyers
3.13 A prosecutor shall see to it that justice is done
3.14 Restrictions on the functions of public prosecutor
3.15 In appeals, the Solicitor General has control
3.16 Role of private prosecutor
3.17 Intervention by private lawyer is subject to prosecutors control
3.18 When public prosecutor should take over handling of case
3.19 A Lawyer shall not use his public position to promote his private
interest
3.20 Former official may not accept certain employment
4.0. THE LAWYERS DUTIES TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION
A. UPHOLDING INTEGRITY OF PROFESSION
4.01 Generally
4.02 A person shall make no false statement in his application for
admission to the bar
4.03 A Lawyer shall not support unqualified applicant to the bar
4.04 A Lawyer shall always conduct himself ethically and morally
4.05 Gross immorality reflective of unfitness to practice
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4.06 Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude

4.07 Commission of fraud or falsehood
B. LAWYERS RELATION WITH OTHER LAWYERS
4.08
4.09
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13

Generally
Candor, fairness and truthfulness should characterize relations
A Lawyer shall use temperate language
A Lawyer shall not encroach upon business of another
Negotiation with opposite party
Association as a colleague in a case

C. PREVENTING UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW

4.14
4.15
4.16
4.17

Duty to prevent unauthorized practice of law

Intervention of intermediary not allowed
A Lawyer shall not delegate legal work to non-lawyers
A Lawyer shall not divide fees with non-lawyers

D. SOLICITATION AND ADVERTISING

4.18 A lawyer shall not solicit legal business
4.19 A Lawyer shall not charge lower rates to attract business
4.20 A Lawyer cannot advertise his talent; reasons therefore
4.21 Proper or permissible advertising or solicitation
4.22 Writing legal articles
4.23 Engaging in business or other occupation
4.24 A Lawyer shall make clear whether he is acting in another
capacity
4.25 A Lawyer shall not use false statement regarding his qualification
or service
4.26 A Lawyer shall not use false or misleading firm name
4.27 A partner who accepts public office should withdraw from the
firm; exception
4.28 A Lawyer shall not seek media publicity
E. THE INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES
4.29
4.30
4.31
4.32
4.33
4.34
4.35
4.36
4.37
4.38
4.39
4.40

Integration of the bar

Power to integrate the bar
Constitutionality of integration
Purposes and objectives of the Integrated Bar
Non-political bar
Membership, resignation, retirement and reinstatement
Membership dues and effect of nonpayment thereof
Organization setup
National officers
Board of Governors
House of Delegates
Chapter government

5.0. LAWYERS DUTIES TO COURTS

A. LAWYER OWES CANDOR AND FAIRNESS TO THE COURT
5.01 Lawyers duties to court, generally
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5.02
5.03
5.04
5.05

A
A
A
A

Lawyer
Lawyer
Lawyer
Lawyer

should be candid and truthful to court

shall do no falsehood
should not misquote nor misrepresent
shall not misuse rules of procedure

B. OBSERVING AND MAINTAINING RESPECT DUE THE COURTS

AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS
5.06
5.07
5.08
5.09
5.10
5.11
5.12
5.13
5.14
5.15

Respect due to courts

Obeying court orders
Defending judges from unjust criticism
A Lawyer shall appear in proper attire
Lawyer shall be punctual
A Lawyer shall abstain from offensive language or behavior
A Judge should be courteous to lawyer to merit respect
Upholding courts authority and dignity
A Lawyer shall not attribute to a judge improper motives
A Lawyer shall submit grievances to proper authorities

C. ASSISTING THE COURT

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
5.16
5.17
5.18
5.19
5.20
5.21
5.22
5.23
5.24
5.25
5.26
5.27
5.28
5.29
5.30
5.31
5.32

IN

SPEEDY

AND

EFFICIENT

Duty to assist in the administration of justice, generally

A Lawyer should come to court adequately prepared
A Lawyer shall not file multiple actions
Lawyer shall not file multiple actions
Duty to disclose pending case
Verification must be signed by party, not his counsel; exception
Test to determine forum shopping
Sanctions for violation
Lawyer to temper clients propensity to litigate
A Lawyer shall file his pleadings within the period
Duty to inform clients death and change of counsels address
A Lawyer shall not delay nor impede execution of judgment
Lawyer to discourage appellate review
A Lawyer shall not talk to a witness during recess
A Lawyer shall not assist a witness to misrepresent
Lawyer shall not harass a witness
A Lawyer shall avoid testifying for a client
D. AVOIDING IMPROPRIETY THAT TENDS TO INFLUENCE
THE COURT

5.33
5.34
5.35
5.36
5.37
5.38
5.39

Lawyer should rely on merits of his case

A Lawyer shall not extend hospitality to a judge
A Lawyer shall not publicly discuss pending cases
Criticism of pending and concluded litigation
Limitations on right to criticism
Right and duty of lawyer to criticize courts
A Lawyer shall not invite judicial interference

6.0.
NATURE
RELATIONSHIP

AND

CREATION

A. NATURE OF RELATION
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OF

ATTORNEY-CLIENT

6.01
6.02
6.03
6.04

Nature of client-relationship, generally

Relation as strictly personal
Relation as fiduciary and confidential
Rules protective of relation

B. RETAINER OR EMPLOYMENT
6.05
6.06
6.07
6.08
6.09

Generally
Necessity of retainer
Sufficiency of professional employment
Employment of law firm
Who can employ attorney

C. ETHICAL NORMS AND RESTRICTIONS

6.10
6.11
6.12
6.13
6.14

Generally
Lawyer shall ascertain possible conflict of interests
Duty to decline employment
A Lawyer shall preserve the secrets of a prospective client
Ethical considerations in taking bad case

D. LAWYER MAY NOT REFUSE HIS SERVICES

6.15
6.16
6.17
6.18
6.19
6.20

Lawyer as advocate, generally

A Lawyer shall not decline to represent unpopular clients
A Lawyer shall not decline appointment by the court or by the IBP
Frequent appointment of same counsel discouraged
A Lawyer may refuse to represent indigent on valid grounds
A Lawyer shall observe the same standard for all clients

7.0. LAWYERS DUTIES IN HANDLING CLIENTS CAUSE

A. ENTIRE DEVOTION WITHIN THE LAW
7.01
7.02
7.03
7.04
7.05
7.06

Generally
A Lawyer shall perform duty within the law
A Lawyer shall give candid advice on merits of case
Duty to comply with clients lawful request
Duty to restrain client from impropriety
A Lawyer shall not undertake influence-peddling

B. EMPLOYMENT OF HONORABLE MEANS

7.07
7.08
7.09
7.10

Duty to employ honorable means only

Technical defense
Prosecuting or defending matrimonial cases
A Lawyer shall rectify clients fraud

C. WHAT ARE REQUIRED TO PROTECT CLIENTS INTERESTS

7.11
7.12
7.13
7.14
7.15

Generally
Duration and extent of lawyers duty to safeguard clients interest
A Lawyer shall render service only when qualified to do so
A Lawyer shall not handle a case without adequate preparation
Preparation of pleadings
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7.16 Interviewing witnesses

7.17 What to do in case of conflict in trial dates
7.18 Adoption of system to insure receipt of mails
7.19 Notice of change of address
7.20 Notice of death of client
7.21 Requiring clerk of court to do his duty
7.22 Duty to keep client fully informed
7.23 What is required when moving for time to file pleading or to
postpone hearing
7.24 Diligence in handling case
C. STANDARD OF DUTY IN CRIMINAL ACTIONS
7.25 Duty to render effective legal service
7.26 What is required of counsel de oficio
7.27 Duty of defense counsel when accused intends to plead guilty
D. CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO PERFORM DUTIES
7.28 Generally
7.29 Consequences to client for lawyers breach of duties
8.0. LAWYERS FIDUCIARY OBLIGATIONS
A. EFFECTS OF FIDUCIARY RELATION
8.01
8.02
8.03
8.04
8.05

Generally
Dealings with client closely scrutinized
Abuse of clients confidence
Rebates and commissions
A Lawyer shall not borrow from, nor lend money to client

B. ACCOUNTING OF CLIENTS FUNDS

8.06 A Lawyer shall account for clients funds
8.07 A Lawyer shall not commingle clients funds
8.08 A Lawyer shall deliver funds to client, subject to his lien
C. RESTRICTION AGAINST BUYING CLIENTS PROPERTY
8.09
8.10
8.11
8.12
8.13

Purchase of clients property in litigation

Application of rule
Where rule inapplicable
Effects of prohibited purchase
Purchase of choses in action

9.0. LAWYERS DUTY TO PRESERVE CLIENTS CONFIDENCE

A. PRESERVATION OF CLIENTS CONFIDENCE
9.01
9.02
9.03
9.04
9.05

Duty to preserve clients confidence, generally

Duration of duty
Reason for the rule
A Lawyer shall not use clients secrets without his consent
A Lawyer shall not give information from his files
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9.06 A Lawyer
9.07 A Lawyer
secrets
9.08 A Lawyer
9.09 A Lawyer

may disclose affairs of client to partners

shall adopt measures against disclosures of clients
shall avoid indiscreet conversation about clients affairs
shall not reveal his having been consulted

B. SCOPE OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE

9.10
9.11
9.12
9.13
9.14
9.15
9.16
9.17
9.18

Requisites of privilege
Relation of attorney and client
Confidentiality
Form or mode of communication
Persons entitled to claim privilege
Application of rule
Privileged matters
Matters not privileged
A Lawyer shall not reveal clients confidence

C. EXCEPTIONS TO RULE ON PRIVILEGE

9.19
9.20
9.21
9.22
9.23

Exceptions to rule against disclosure of clients secrets

Clients waiver of privilege
Disclosure to protect attorneys rights
Communications as to crime
Communications as to fraud

10.0. LAWYERS DUTIES OF FAIR DEALINGS AND AVOIDING

CONFLICT OF INTERESTS
A. FAIRNESS IN DEALINGS WITH CLIENT
10.01 Duty to be candid, fair and loyal in all dealings with client,
generally
10.02 A Lawyer shall ascertain possible conflict of interests
10.03 Duty to decline employment
10.04 A Lawyer shall preserve the secrets of a prospective client
10.05 A Lawyer may act as mediator
B. REPRESENTING CONFLICTING INTERESTS
10.06
10.07
10.08
10.09
10.10
10.11
10.12
10.13
10.14
10.15
10.16
10.17
10.18
10.19
10.20

A Lawyer shall not represent conflicting interests

Effect of termination of relation
Materiality of confidential information
Foundation of, and reason for, the rule
Opposing clients in same or related suits
Opposing clients in unrelated actions
New client against former client
Conflicting duties
Attorneys interest versus clients interest
Rule applicable to law firm
Limitations on general rule
Where no conflict of interests exists
Where clients knowingly consent
Where no true attorney-client relationship exists
Effects of representation of conflicting interests

11.0. AUTHORITY OF ATTORNEY

A. IN GENERAL
11.01
11.02
11.03
11.04
11.05
11.06

Power to bind client, generally

Attorney as agent of client
Collection of claims
Acceptance of service of summons
Delegation of authority
Delegation of legal work

B. AUTHORITY TO APPEAR
11.07
11.08
11.09
11.10
11.11
11.12
11.13
11.14

Generally
Appearance
General and special appearance
Presumption of authority
Presumption disputable
Disclosure of authority
Effects of unauthorized appearance
Ratification of unauthorized appearance

C. CONDUCT OF LITIGATION
11.15
11.16
11.17
11.18
11.19
11.20
11.21
11.22
11.23
11.24
11.25
11.26
11.27

Generally
Determination of procedural questions
Making admissions
Entering into stipulations
Agreement as to what witness would testify
Compromise of cause of action
Effect of want of special authority
Ratification of unauthorized compromise
Confession of judgment
Dismissal of action or withdrawal of appeal
Clients right to dismiss or compromise action
Limitations on clients right
Authority after judgment

D. MATTERS IMPUTED TO CLIENT

11.28
11.29
11.30
11.31
11.32
11.33
11.34
11.35

Knowledge acquired by attorney

Notice to counsel as notice to client
Notice to one as notice to other counsel; Exceptions
Exceptions to rule that notice to counsel is notice to client
Mode of service of notice
Personal service preferred; explanation required
Mistake or negligence of counsel binding upon client
Exceptions to rule that negligence of counsel binds client

12.0. TERMINATION OF ATTORNEYS AUTHORITY AND CHANGE

OF COUNSEL
A. TERMINATION OF COUNSELS AUTHORITY
12.01 Generally
12.02 Limitations on clients right
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12.03
12.04
12.05
12.06
12.07
12.08
12.09
12.10

Necessity of not6ice of discharge

Effect of discharge of attorney
Death or incapacity of client
A Lawyer shall withdraw only for good cause
Grounds for withdrawal without clients consent
Procedure for withdrawal
Death of attorney
Acceptance of incompatible office

B. CHANGE OR SUNSTITUTION OF COUNSEL

12.11
12.12
12.13
12.14

Change of counsel
Requirements for substitution
Defective substitution and effects thereof
Employment of additional counsel

13.0. COMPENSATION OF ATTORNEY

A. RIGHT TO ATTORNEYS FEES
13.01
13.02
13.03
13.04
13.05
13.06
13.07
13.08
13.09
13.10
13.11
13.12
13.13
13.14
13.15
13.16
13.17
13.18
13.19
13.20
13.21
13.22
13.23
13.24

Generally
Right to protection of counsel fees
Requisites for right to accrue
Written agreement
Quantum meruit
Who is liable for attorneys fees
Liability of persons benefited by counsels services
Liability of assignee
Liability in labor cases
Liability in derivative suits
Liability in receivership proceedings
Liability in trusteeship or guardianship proceedings
Liability in estate proceedings
Who are entitled to or to share in attorneys fees
Non-lawyer not entitled to fees
Restrictions on some lawyers to charge fees
Right of counsel de oficio to fees
Attorneys conduct affecting his right to fees
Withdrawal of counsel from the case
Representation of adverse interests
Lawyers right unaffected by clients conduct
Attorneys discharge by client
Clients dismissal of action
Clients compromise of action

B. CONTRACT FOR ATTORNEYS FEES

13.25
13.26
13.27
13.28
13.29
13.30
13.31
13.32
13.33

Generally
Kinds of retainer: general and special
Validity of contract
Effect of nullity of contract
Effect of unconscionability of amount
Contingent fee contract
Validity of contingent fee
Effect of agreement to pay litigation expenses
Construction of professional contract
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C. MEASURE OF COMPENSATION
13.34 Amount fixed in valid contract
13.35 Amount based on quantum meruit
13.36 Where agreement is invalid
13.37 Where amount stipulated is unconscionable
13.38 Where there is no express contract
13.39 Where attorney and client disregard contract
13.40 Where counsel is precluded from concluding litigation
13.41 Factors taken into account
13.42 Nature of services
13.43 Skill and standing of attorney
13.44 Value of interest involved
13.45 Loss of opportunity for other employment
13.46 Difficulty of issues involved
13.47 Test case
13.48 Results secured
13.49 Whether fee is contingent
13.50 Capacity of clients to pay
13.51 Statutory limitation as to fees
13.52 Fees in cases of referral
13.53 A Lawyer shall not receive fee from another without clients
consent
13.54 A Lawyer shall avoid controversies with clients concerning his
fees
D. PROCEDURE TO RECOVER FEES
13.55
13.56
13.57
13.58
13.59
13.60
13.61
13.62
13.63

Generally
Lawyers application to pay his fees
Petition as incident of main action
Independent civil action
Remedies in estate proceedings
Court jurisdiction
Necessity of hearing
Defenses
Execution

E. ATTORNEYS FEES AS DAMAGES

13.64
13.65
13.66
13.67
13.68
13.69

Two concepts of attorneys fees compared

Fee as damages not recoverable general rule
Fees as damages recoverable exception to rule
Right to private counsel, a precondition
Award of attorneys fees discretionary
Pleading and practice

14.0. ATTORNEYS LIENS

A. IN GENERAL
14.01 Generally
14.02 Retaining and charging liens distinguished
B. RETAINING LIEN
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14.03
14.04
14.05
14.06
14.07
14.08
14.09
14.10

Definition
Nature and essence of retaining lien
Requisites for validity
Property to which lien attaches
When lien attaches
Bond for return of documents
Extinguishment of retaining lien
Satisfaction of lien

C. CHARGING LIEN
14.11
14.12
14.13
14.14
14.15
14.16
14.17
14.18
14.19

Nature and essence of charging lien

Requisites for validity of charging lien
Recordal and notice of lien
To what charging lien attaches
Effects of charging lien
Extinguishment of charging lien
Assignment of charging lien
Satisfaction of judgment
Enforcement

15.0. LIABILITIES OF ATTORNEY

A. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES
15.01
15.02
15.03
15.04
15.05
15.06

Degree of care required

Civil liability to client
Liability for breach of fiduciary obligations
Civil liability to third party; no counterclaim against him
Libelous words in pleadings; privileged communication
Liability for costs of suit

B. CRIMINAL LIABILITY
15.07
15.08
15.09
15.10

Prejudicing client or revealing his secrets

Representing adverse interests
Introducing false evidence
Misappropriating clients funds

C. CONTEMPT OF COURT
15.11 Nature and purpose
15.12 Kinds of contempt
15.13 Acts constituting contempt
15.14 Misbehavior
15.15 Disobedience
15.16 Publication concerning pending litigation
15.17 Publication tending to degrade the court; disrespectful language
in pleadings
15.18 Misleading the court or obstructing justice
15.19 Unauthorized practice of law
15.20 Belligerent attitude
15.21 Unlawful retention of clients funds
15.22 Penalty for direct contempt; remedy
15.23 Charge and hearing in indirect contempt
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15.24 Penalty
16.0. SUSPENSION AND DISBARMENT
A. IN GENERAL
16.01
16.02
16.03
16.04
16.05

Generally
Authority to discipline
Purpose of disciplinary proceedings
Administrative cases against lawyers a class of their own
Duty to discipline or protect lawyers

B. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE

16.06
16.07
16.08
16.09

Generally
Enumerated grounds not exclusive
Misconduct before or incident to admission
Misconduct committed outside Philippine jurisdiction

C. BREACH OF DUTIES TO COURT

16.10
16.11
16.12
16.13
16.14
16.15
16.16
16.17
16.18
16.19

Generally
Obstructing justice and abuse of legal process
Misleading the court
Forum shopping
Preferring false charges
Introducing false evidence
Blackmail; Violation of Canon 19
Willfully disobeying court orders and disrespect to court
Using vicious or disrespectful language
Continuing to practice after suspension

D. BREACH OF DUTIES TO CLIENT

16.20
16.21
16.22
16.23
16.24
16.25
16.26
16.27
16.28
16.29

Generally
Negligence in the performance of duties
Employment of unlawful means
Deceit or misrepresentation
Representing adverse interests and revealing clients secrets
Purchasing clients property in litigation
Failing to account or misappropriating clients property
Collecting unreasonable fees
Acting without authority
Willfully appearing without being retained

E. BREACH OF DUTIES TO THE BAR

16.30
16.31
16.32
16.33
16.34
16.35
16.36
16.37

Unethical conduct, generally

Defaming fellow lawyers
Communicating with adverse party
Encroaching upon business of another
Soliciting business
Advertising
Cooperating in illegal practice of law
Nonpayment of IBP dues

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F. OTHER GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE

16.38
16.39
16.40
16.41
16.42
16.43
16.44
16.45

Nonprofessional misconduct, generally

Gross immorality
Conviction of crime involving moral turpitude
Promoting to violate or violating penal laws
Misconduct in the discharging of duties as a public officer
Commission of fraud or falsehood
Misconduct as notary public
Other grounds for discipline

17.0. PROCEDURE FOR DISCIPLINE AND REINSTATEMENT

A. INVESTIGATION OF CHARGES
17.01
17.02
17.03
17.04
17.05
17.06
17.07
17.08
17.09
17.10
17.11
17.12
17.13
17.14
17.15
17.16
17.17
17.18
17.19
17.20

Nature of proceedings
Proceedings are confidential
Who and how instituted
Action on, and investigation of, complaint
Report of investigator and decision by Board of Governors
Proceedings in the Supreme Court and by other courts
Res Ipsa Loquitur
Defenses generally
Executive pardon
Desistance of complainant
Privileged communications
Presumption; burden of proof; evidence required
Modifying circumstances
Judgment
Dismissal of case
Disciplinary sanctions; basic considerations
Effects of suspension or disbarment
Reinstatement
Matters taken into account
Effect of reinstatement

18.0. RELATED CASES:

High standard of conduct that Judges should maintain:
1. Antonio Lorenzana vs. Judge Ma. Cecilia I.
2200,
Austria, RTC, Br. 2, Batangas City

A.M. No. RTJ-09Apr. 2, 2014

Lawyer client relationship created the moment legal advice

is sought:
2. Burbe vs. Magulta
A lawyers is

383 SCRA 2002

not a gun for hire:

3. Rodolfo Millare vs. Atty. Eustaquio Z. Montero

246 SCRA 1

What constitutes practice of law:

4. Cayetano vs. Monsod

201 SCRA 210

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Litigant Preparing his own pleading:

5. John Hilario Sibal vs. Pp.
14, 2008

G.R. NO. 161070, April

Failure to take lawyers oath:

6. In Re: Petition to Sign the Roll of Attorneys B.M. 2530, Sept. 24,
2013
Michael A. Medado
Lawyer acting as his own witness:
7. Jonar Santiago vs. Atty. Edison Rafanan
:Oct. 5, 2004

A.C. No. 6252

Concept of Attorneys Fees/ Contingent Fee:

8. Traders Royal Bank Employees Union-Independent 269 SCRA 273
vs. vs. NLRC
9. Taganas vs. NLRC
248 SCRA 133
Disciplinary cases against lawyers:
10.Santiago vs. Fojas
68 SCRA 284
11. Simon D. Paz vs. Atty. Pepito A. Sanchez:
A.C. No. 6125,
Sept.19,06
12. Figueroa vs. Barranco, Jr.
276 SCRA 445
13. Lao vs. Medel
405 SRCA 227
14. Cheng vs. Agravante
426 SCRA 42
15. Rayos-Ombac vs. Rayos
285 SCRA 93
16. Cruz vs. Jacinto
328 SCRA 636
17.Navarro vs. Meneses
285 SCRA 586
18. Nakpil vs. Valdez
286 SCRA 758
19.Maligsa vs. Cabagting
272 SCRA 408
20. Calub vs. Soller
232 SCRA 556
21.Arrieta vs. Llosa
282 SCRA 248
22.Domingo Marcelo vs. Atty. Adriano S. Javier, Jr.
214 SCRA 1
23.Rural Bank of Silay vs. Pilla
350 SCRA 138
24.Marilou Sebastian vs. Doroteo Calis
314 SCRA 1
25. Magdaluyo vs. Nace
324 SCRA 384
26.Maglucot-Aw vs. Maglucot
329 SCRA78
27. Camacho vs. Pangulayan
328 SCRA 631
28. Villarin vs. Sabate
325 SCRA 123
29. Regala vs. Sandiganbayan
262 SCRA 122
30. Tiongco vs. Aguilar
240 SCRA 588
31. Benguet Electric Cooperative, inc. vs. Flores
287 SCRA
448
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