Section 9, Canon IV SECTION 9. Practice of law concurrent with another profession. – A lawyer who is engaged in another profession or occupation concurrently with the practice of law shall expressly provide in the pertinent contract the nature of the services the lawyer is engaged to perform. The practice of another profession or occupation…
Section 8, Canon IV SECTION 8. Lifelong learning. – A competent lawyer engages in lifelong learning through the continued development of professional skills. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA) 1. Lifelong learning Under this section, competent lawyers are expected to engage “in lifelong learning through the continued development of professional skills.” [T]he…
Section 7, Canon IV SECTION 7. Extension of time to file. -A lawyer shall avoid asking for an extension of time to file any pleading, motion, or other court submission, except when allowed by the Rules of Court or for good cause. When an extension is obtained, the lawyer shall not let the period lapse…
Section 6, Canon IV SECTION 6. Duty to update the client. – A lawyer shall regularly inform the client of the status and the result of the matter undertaken, and any action in connection thereto, and shall respond within a reasonable time to the client’s request for information. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability…
Section 5, Canon IV SECTION 5. Prompt and objective assessment of the merits. – A lawyer shall, after reasonable inquiry, promptly give an objective assessment of the merits and probable results of the client’s case. A lawyer shall explain the viable options to the client to enable an informed decision regarding the matter. (2023 Code…
Section 4, Canon IV SECTION 4. Diligence in all undertakings. – A lawyer shall observe diligence in all professional undertakings, and shall not cause or occasion delay in any legal matter before any court, tribunal, or other agency. A lawyer shall appear for trial adequately familiar with the law, the facts of the case, and…
Section 3, Canon IV SECTION 3. Diligence and punctuality. – A lawyer shall diligently and seasonably act on any legal matter entrusted by a client. A lawyer shall be punctual in all appearances, submissions of pleadings and documents before any court, tribunal or other government agency, and all matters professionally referred by the client, including…
Section 2, Canon IV SECTION 2. Undertaking legal services; collaborating counsel. – A lawyer shall only undertake legal services he or she can deliver. With the prior written consent of the client, a lawyer may secure the services of a collaborating counsel. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA) 1. Undertaking legal services;…
Section 1, Canon IV SECTION 1. Competent, efficient and conscientious service. – A lawyer shall provide legal service that is competent, efficient, and conscientious. A lawyer shall be thorough in research, preparation, and application of the legal knowledge and skills necessary for an engagement. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA) Under this…
Section 56, Canon III SECTION 56. Accounting and turn over upon termination of engagement. – A lawyer who is discharged from or terminates the engagement shall, subject to an attorney’s lien, immediately render a full account of and tum over all documents, evidence, funds, and properties belonging to the client. The lawyer shall cooperate with…