(i)

In the defense of a person accused of crime, by all fair and honorable means,
regardless of his personal opinion as to the guilt of the accused, to present every
defense that the law permits, to the end that no person may be deprived of life or
liberty, but by due process of law.

A lawyer when advising his client shall give a candid and honest opinion on the
merits and probable results of the client's case, neither overstating nor understating
the prospects of the case.16 A lawyer may, with the written consent of all
concerned, act as mediator, conciliator or arbitrator in settling disputes.
Rule 15.4.

When advising his client, he shall give a candid and honest opinion on the
merits and probable results of the clients case, neither overstating nor
understating the prospects of the case. Neither shall he state nor imply that
he is able to influence any public official, tribunal or legislative body.
If a lawyer finds that his clients contemplated civil suit is totally
devoid of merit or that the pending action against him is wholly defenseless,
he should so inform his client and dissuade him, in the first instance, from
filing the case, in the second instance, to compromise or submit rather than
traverse the incontrovertible.
If on the other hand, he finds that his clients cause is fairly meritorious and
ripe for judicial adjudication, he should refrain from making bold and
confident assurances of success.
CANON 15 - A LAWYER SHALL OBSERVE CANDOR, FAIRNESS AND LOYALTY IN
ALL HIS DEALINGS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH HIS CLIENTS