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A LAWYER SHALL OBSERVE CANDOR, FAIRNESS AND LOYALTY IN ALL HIS DEALINGS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH HIS CLIENTS

Rule 15.01
A lawyer, in conferring with a prospective client, shall ascertain as soon as practicable whether the matter would involved a conflict with another client or his own interest, and if so, shall forthwith inform the prospective client.

Rule 15.02
A lawyer shall be bound by the rule on privilege communication in respect of matters disclosed to him by a prospective client.

Privileged Communication
meaning requisites
There exists an attorney and client relationship or a kind of consultancy relationship with a prospective client; 2. The communication was made by the client to the lawyer in the course of the lawyers professional employment; and 3. The communication must be intended to be confidential.
1.

Rule 15.03
A lawyer shall not represent conflicting interests except by written consent of all concerned given after a full disclosure of the facts.

Rile 15.04
A lawyer may, with written consent of all concerned, acts as mediator, conciliator or arbitrator in setting disputes.

Rule 15.05
A lawyer, when advising his client, 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.

Rule 15.06
A lawyer shall not state or imply that he is able to influence any public official, tribunal or legislative body.

Rule 15.07
A lawyer shall impress upon his client compliance with the laws and the principles of fairness.

Rule 15.08
A lawyer who is engaged in another profession or occupation concurrently with the practice of law shall make clear to his client whether he is acting as a lawyer or in another capacity.

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