Sworn statement after service of suspension, C6S45 CPRA

Section 45, Canon VI SECTION 45. Sworn statement after service of suspension. - Upon the expiration of the period of suspension from the practice of law, the lawyer shall file a Sworn Statement with the Supreme Court, through the Office of the Bar Confidant, to show that the petitioner, during the period of suspension: (a) has not appeared before any court, tribunal or other government agency, whether in respect of current, former or prospective clients; (b) has not signed or filed any pleading or other court submission; (c) has duly informed his or her clients, law firm, law school where the lawyer is teaching, legal clinic, or other legal service organization of which he or she is a member, regarding the suspension; and (d) has not otherwise performed any act, directly or indirectly, that amounts to the practice of law. The Sworn Statement shall state the date of the lawyer's receipt of the order, decision or resolution imposing the penalty of suspension, as well as a list of the lawyer's engagements affected by the suspension, indicating the relevant court, tribunal or other government agency, if any. Copies of the Sworn Statement shall be furnished to the Local Chapter of the IBP, to the Executive Judge of the courts where the suspended lawyer has pending cases handled by him or her, and/or where he or she has appeared as counsel. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA) 1. Sworn statement after service of suspension a. Sworn statement Lawyers...