Professional Documents
Culture Documents
I. INTRODUCTION
1. Background
1.1
Overview of the Legal Profession
The Legal Profession, A Challenge Professor by Leo L. Alma p. 5, Lawyers Review,
Sept. 30, 2005 ( Faculty Area Section)
History of the Legal Profession pp.7-21, Legal Profession by Coquia 2003 ed
Too Many Lawyers by Edgardo Angara
Challenges faced by the Legal Profession in Mindano, Justice Link Article
Butuan Lawyers, Research by Practice Court I students, 1st Sem. SY 2004-2005
1.2
5.2.2 Rules of Court, Conti, Canon of Jud Ethics, Rules on MCLE & other laws like
Civil Code
III. CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (CPR)
6. The Fourfold Duties of a Lawyer CHAPTER 3
6.1
The Lawyer and Society CPR, Canons 1-5 and rules thereunder
6.1.1 Respect for Law and Legal Process C1
Bautista v. Gonzales, 182 SCRA 161 (1990)
Zaldivar v. Gonzales, 166 SCRA 316 (1988)
Lawyers Oath, Rule 138, sec. 20 (a)
6.1.2 Conduct Unlawful, dishonest, immoral, deceitful R 1.01; Rule 138, sec.
21; Rule 138, sec. 20 (d) & (g)
In re Basa, 41 Phil 275 (1920)
People v. Abordo, 58 Phil. 350 (1933)
In re Guitierrez, 5 SCRA 661 (1962)
In re Lontok, 43 Phil, 293 (1922)
Cordova v. Cordova, 179 SCRA 680 (1989)
People v. Tuanda, 181 SCRA 692 (1989)
6.1.3 Counseling Defiance of law or lessen confidence legal system R 1.02
In re Terrel, 2 Phil. 266 (1903)
6.1.4 Law Suits and Proceeding Corrupt motive, interest encourage suit or
proceeding, delay cause R. 1.03; Rule 7, sec. 5
Samar Mining Co, Inc. v. Amado, 24 SCRA 402 (1968)
Vda. DE Bacaling v. Laguna, 54 SCRA 505 (1974
6.1.5 Controversy encourage client avoid suit if fair R 1.04
Castaeda v. Ago, 65 SCRA 506 (1975)
6.2
6.3
Legal Services True, honest, fair, dignified, and objective C3; R 138, sec. 27CH4
In re Tagorda, 53 Phil 37 (1929)
Director of religious Affairs v. Bayot, 74 Phil. 579 (1944)
Ulep v. Legal Clinic, 223 SCRA 378 (1993)
6.3.1 Qualifications False, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, undignified, selflaudatory of unfair claims R 3.01; CJC, Rule 2.02, Canon 27, Chapter 4, 184.22
6.3.2 Firm Name Use of false, misleading or assumed name; name of deceased
partner R 3.02
In the matter of the Petition for Authority to continue use of the firm names
Ozaeta, Romulo, De Leon, etc., and Petition for Authority to continue use of firm
name Sycip, Salazar, Feliciano, etc., 92 SCRA 1 (1979)
6.5
In the matter of the Integration Bar of the Philippines, supra, note 2.3
7.3
7.4
Truthfulness not do, falsehood, nor mislead or allow court be mislead R 10.01;
R138, sec 27
Cuaresma v. Daquis, 63 SCRA 257 (1968)
Director of Lands v. Adorable, 77 Phil 468 (1946)
8.3
8.4
Rules of Procedure observe and not misuse to defeat ends of justice R 10.03; R 7
sec. 3 (c) (d) and R 138, sec. 20 (b) (c)
9. Respects Courts and Judicial Officers maintain respect and insist similar conduct by
other C11 CHAPTER 5B
In re Sotto, 82 Phil 595 (1949)
Surigao Mineral Reservation Borad v. Cloribel, 31 SCRA 1 (1970)
Guerrero v. Villamor, 179 SCRA 589 (1995)
Tingco v. Aguila, 240 SCRA 589 (1995)
In Re: Published alleged threats against members of the court in the Plunder Law
case handled by Atty. Leonard De Vera, A.M. No. C-12-03-SC, July 29, 2002
9.1 Attire appear properly attered R11.01
9.2 Punctuality court hearing R 11.02
De Gracia v. Warden of Makati, 69 SCRA 4 (1976)
Suits Action not file multiple action or suits arising from cause of action
R 12.02
Masinsin v. Albanno, 232 SCRA 192 (1994)
Interim of Trasitional Rules and Guideline Relative to the Implementation of the
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1981 (BP 129,) sec. 17
Forum Shopping Supreme Court Circular 28-91, Sept. 4, 1991; 4-94, Feb. 8,
1994; Adm. Circular No. 4-94, Feb. 8, 1994; Rule 7, sec. 5; Rule 42, sec. 2
10.3
10.4
Court Processes not duly delay cause; impede execution judgement, misuse
court processes R 12.04
Economic Co. v. Uy Realty Co., 34 SCRA 700 (1970)
Aguinaldo v. Aguinaldom, 36 SCRA 137 (1970)
10.5 Witness Behavior refrain from talking; not knowingly assist
misrepresentation; not abuse, harass, witness R 12.05 12.07, R 132, sec. 3,
PD 1829
10.6 Testifyin g in behalf of client except on formal matters, and on substantial
matters R 12.08
PNB v. Uy Teng Piao, 57 Phi; 337 (1932)
11. Influencing Court rely merits of case; refrain any act of impropriety tending influence of
give appearance influencing court C13 CHAPTER 5D
Nestle Phil Inc. v. Sanchez, 154 SCRA 542 (1987)
11.1
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
13.
Conduct In Relation to Client observe candor, faimess, loyalty dealing and
transactions C15; Rule 138, sec. 3 CHAPTER 7 Conflict Interest ascertain as soon as
possible, and forthwith inform R 15.01 and 15.03
Dee v. CA, 176 SCRA 652 (1989)
13.1 Privileged Communication matters disclosed by prospective client R 15.02
Regala v. Sandiganbayan, 262 SCRA 122 (1996)
13.2 Mediator, Conciliator, Arbitrator act with consent of all parties R 15.04
13.3 Advise give candid, honest opinion merits and probable results, not
understanding or overstanding R 15.05
Gillego v. Diaz, 39 SCRA 88 (1971)
13.4 Claim of Influence not state, imply able influence, public officials, tribunal,
ligeslator R 15.06, Canon 2, Code of Judicial Conduct, Rule 2.03
13.5 Law Compliance impress upon clients R 15.07; Art 19, New Civil Code
13.6 Dual Profession inform clearly acting as lawyer of other capacity R
15.08; CJA Rule 5.03
14.
19. Conflict of Interest ascertain as soon as possible, and forthwith inform R 15.01 and
15.03 CHAPTER 10
Dee v. CA, 176 SCRA 652 (1989)
20. Authority of Attorney CHAPTER 11
Espenesa v. C A, 430 SCRA 96
21. Withdrawal Services good cause and upon notice C22 CHAPTER 12
21.1 Withdrawal Allowed R 22.01
Domingo v. Aquino, 36 SCRA 472 (1971)
Pioneer Insurance v. De Dior, 406 SCRA 639
21.2 Obligations Upon Withdrawal R 22.02
22. Fees charge fair and reasonable C20; Rule 138, sec. 24; RA 5185, sec. 6 CHAPTER 13
Emiliano Court Fourhouses v. Dioneda, 399 SCRA 296
Albano v. Colorna, 21 SCRA 411 (1967)
Quirante v. IAC, 169 SCRA 769 (1989)
Tanhueco v. de Dumo, 172 SCRA 774 (1989)
Law Firm of Raymundo A. Armovit v. CA, 202 SCRA 16 (1991)
22.1 Fee Guide factors R 20.01; Schedule of Minimum Fees for Legal Services
IBP Iloilo, Chapter, supra
Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. v. CA, 181 SCRA 16 (1991)
Pantranco c. CA, 224 SCRA 447 (1993)
22.2 Referral decision of fees, client consent R 20.02
22.3 Fee, Reward, Costs, Commission, Interest, Rebate, Forwarding Allowance,
Other Compensation client consent R 20.03; rule 138, sec. 20 (e)
22.4 Client Compensation Controversy Avoid resort judicial action only prevent
imposition, injustice, fraud R 20.04; Rule 138, sec. 24, 32
Corpuz v. CA, 98 SCRA 424 (1980)
Sato v. Rallos, 12 SCRA 84 (1964)
23. Attorneys Liens CHAPTER 14
24. Liabilities of Attorney CHAPTER 15
25. Discipline of Lawyers, Agpalo, pp. 321 368, Rule 139 B CHAPTER 16, 17
In re laureta, 149 SCRA 570 (1987)
Zaldivar v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 80578, Feb. 1, 1989
In re7 Edillon, 84 SCRA 554 (1978)
Yuseco v. Bernad, 243 SCRA 19 (1995)
26. Discipline of Judges CHAPTER 18, 19, New Code of Judicial Conduct
27. Legal Counselling
What is Legal Counselling? Legal Counselling by BARTE p.1
Rino v. Cawaling, 431 SCRA 128
Office of the Court Administration v. Joven, 399 SCRA 18
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