IBA #10 – FEES
Code of Professional Responsibility
Rule 19.02 – Do not divide fees with someone not qualified to
practice law except for the exceptions provided by the Code.
CANON 20 – Rules on Fees.
Rule 22.02 – A lawyer who withdraws will be entitled to partial
fees.
IBA #9 – COMPETENCE
Lawyer’s Oath
and conduct myself as a lawyer according to the best of my
knowledge and discretion, with all good fidelity as well to the
courts as to my clients.
Code of Professional Responsibility
CANON 5 – Keep abreast of legal developments.
CANON 12 – Duty to ensure speedy administration of justice.
Rule 18.03 – Do not handle legal matters without preparation.
Rule 18.04 – Do not neglect legal matters.
IBA #8 – PROTECTION OF PROPERTY OF CLIENTS AND 3RD PARTIES.
Lawyer’s Oath
and conduct myself as a lawyer according to the best of my
knowledge and discretion, with all good fidelity as well to the courts
as to my clients.
Code of Professional Conduct
CANON 16 – Lawyer will hold in trust properties of client.
IBA #7 – CLIENT’S FREEDOM
Lawyer’s Oath
and conduct myself as a lawyer according to the best of my
knowledge and discretion, with all good fidelity as well to the
courts as to my clients.
Code of Professional Responsibility
CANON 14 – Lawyer cannot refuse his services to the needy.
Rule 18.01 – Cannot take legal service which he knows he cannot
take on.
Rule 19.02 – If client commits fraud, lawyer may pull out of the
case.
Rule 20.01 – Instances when lawyer can withdraw.
Rule 138, Sec. 20:
Sec 20 (h) – Do not reject cause of the oppressed.
Sec 20 (i) - Defend person even if guilty.
IBA # 6 – LAWYER’S UNDERTAKING
Lawyer’s Oath
and conduct myself as a lawyer according to the best of my
knowledge and discretion, with all good fidelity as well to the courts
as to my clients.
Code of Professional Responsibility
CANON 17 – Lawyer owes fidelity to cause of the client.
CANON 19 – Represent client with zeal within the bounds of law.
Rule 138, Sec. 20
Sec 20 (i) - Defend person even if guilty.
IBA #1 – INDEPENDENCE
Lawyer’s Oath
I, do solemnly swear that I will maintain
allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines, I
will support the Constitution and obey the laws
as well as the legal orders of the duly constituted
authorities therein
Code of Professional Responsibility
Rule 1.02 – Do not do activities that lessen
confidence in legal system.
CANON 4 – Participate in development of legal
system.
Rule 6.01 – Role of public lawyer is not to convict
but to see justice is done.
CANON 13 – Lawyer must avoid impropriety and
not influence the court.
Rule 13.03 – Do not invite interference from
other branches.
Rule 138, Sec 20.
Sec. 20 (a) – Uphold Consti.
Sec 20 (b) – Respect judicial officers.
ETHICAL LAWYER
IBA # 5 – CLIENT’S INTEREST
Lawyer’s Oath
I will not wittingly or willingly promote or sue any
false, groundless or unlawful suit or give aid nor
consent to the same
I will delay no man for money or malice
and conduct myself as a lawyer according to the
best of my knowledge and discretion, with all
good fidelity as well to the courts as to my clients.
Code of Professional Responsibility
CANON 1 - Uphold the Constitution and law.
Rule 15.01 – When conferring with a prospective
client, Immediately determine if there is conflict
of interest.
Rule 15.02 – Disclose to client if you are engaged
in another practice/professions.
CANON 17 – Lawyer owes fidelity to cause of the
client.
Rule 18.04 – Keep client informed of the case
CANON 19 – Represent client with zeal within the
bounds of law..
Rule 138, Sec. 20
Sec 20 (i) - Defend person even if guilty.
IBA #2: HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND FAIRNESS
Lawyer’s Oath:
I will maintain allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines, I will support the Constitution
and obey the laws as well as the legal orders of the duly constituted authorities therein
I will do no falsehood nor consent to the doing of any in court.
I will delay no man for money or malice.
..and conduct myself as a lawyer according to the best of my knowledge and discretion with
all good fidelity as well to the courts as to my clients.
Code of Professional Responsibility:
CANON 1 – Uphold the Constitution and law.
CANON 3 – Lawyer can only use fair and true information.
CANON 7 – Uphold the integrity of the legal profession.
CANON 8 – Observe fairness and candor to colleagues.
CANON 9 – Do not assist in unauthorized practice.
CANON 10 – Observe candor and fairness to the courts.
CANON 11 – Observe respect to the courts and judicial officers.
CANON 12 – Lawyer must assist In speedy administration of justice.
CANON 13 – Lawyer must avoid impropriety and not influence the court.
CANON 15 – Observe fairness in all transactions with client.
Rule 138, Sec 20.
Sec 20 (a) – Uphold Constitution.
Sec 20 (b) – Respect judicial officers.
Sec 20 (c) – Maintain actions that are just.
IBA #3 – CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Lawyer’s Oath:
..and conduct myself as a lawyer according to the best of my knowledge and
discretion with all good fidelity as well to the courts as to my clients.
Code of Professional Responsibility:
Rule 6.02 – Don’t use gov’t position to advance private interests.
Rule 6.03 – Don’t engage in business where it was once your duty to
intervene.
Rule 12.08 – Don’t testify in behalf of your client except for the exceptions
provided by the Code.
Canon 15 – Observe candor when dealing with clients.
Rule 15.01 – When conferring with a prospective client, Immediately
determine if there is conflict of interest.
Rule 15.02 – Disclose to client if you are engaged in another
practice/professions.
IBA #4 – CONFIDENTIALITY OR PROFESSIONAL SECRECY
Lawyer’s Oath:
..and conduct myself as a lawyer according to the best of my knowledge and
discretion with all good fidelity as well to the courts as to my clients.
Code of Professional Responsibility
Rule 15.02 – Lawyer bound by rules of privileged communication
CANON 21 – Rules on Attorney Confidentiality.
Rule 138, Sec. 20
Sec 20 (e) Rule 15.02 – Lawyer bound by rules of privileged communication