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Pale DC Notes
Pale DC Notes
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The lawyer has the duty of (fill in a duty, i.e., confidentiality) to (fill in a person or entities) .
Building your essay. Within the call of the question, outline by identifying every major duty of the lawyer in the
problem. Then analyze each of them by discussing the relevant facts and applicable ethical rules and principles.
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The Lawyer and the Society
Upholds the Constitution/Obeys He does not engage in unlawful,
Law Abiding
the Laws of the land dishonest, immoral, deceitful conduct.
Fair
In using a firm name, he does not use
Lawyer is truthful and dignified.
false misleading or assumed name.
Dignified
Once he is appointed in the government,
he must withdraw from the firm.
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The Lawyer and the Courts
Courts Rely on Authorities and Precedents
Contents of paper
Observes rules of procedure and does not misuse them to defeat the ends
of justice
Does not assail without basis the personal integrity of the judge
Does not appear for The evidence he will adduce and the order of its
trial unless he is preference
adequately prepared
He is ready with original documents for
comparison with the copies
Does not engage in forum shopping/multiple actions for the same cause
After he has been granted extension, he should not let it lapse without filing
it or explaining his non-filing
Assist in the
Authorities and Administration of Does not delay case/impede execution of a judgment/misuse court
Justice processes
Precedents Proper He should not make public statements in media on pending case
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The Lawyer and the Client
All Clients Love Fierce Counsel
Race
Sex
He should not refuse to provide
Creed
his services on account of:
Status of life
All Available
Opinion about the guilt of person
He may with written consent of all concerned, act as mediator, conciliator or arbitrator
Love Loyalty
in setting disputes.
He should not state/imply to client that he can influence any public official, tribunal or
body.
He should impress upon his client compliance with law and principle of fairness.
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The Lawyer and the Client (cont’d)
All Clients Love Fierce Counsel
He should not borrow money from client unless client’s interests are protected by the
Fierce
nature of the case/independent advice.
He should not lend money to client except when he has to advance legal expenses.
Quantum meruit (as much as he deserved; when contract is void, when there is not
written agreement, when the lawyer is fired without finishing the case)
Fair (refers to
Fees in referral cases in proportion to work performed and responsibility assumed
compensation)
He should not, without client’s consent, accept commission/compensation from
anyone other than from client.
Competence/ He should not handle any legal matter without adequate preparation.
Counsel
Diligence
He should not neglect a legal matter entrusted to him.
No false statements
Application to the bar
No suppression of material facts.
Does not engage in scandalous behavior that would discredit his profession
Counsel Courtesy Does not use abusive, offensive, or improper language to fellow lawyers
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