Section 28, Canon II SECTION 28. Dignified government service. – Lawyers in government service shall observe the standard of conduct under the CPRA, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, and other related laws and issuances in the performance of their duties. Any violation of the CPRA by lawyers in…
Section 27, Canon II SECTION 27. Partner who assumes public office. – When a partner assumes public office, such partner shall withdraw from the firm and such partner’s name shall be removed from the firm name, unless allowed by law to practice concurrently. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA) 1. Partner who…
Section 26, Canon II SECTION 26. Definition of a law firm; choice of firm name. A law firm is any private office, partnership, or association, exclusively comprised of a lawyer or lawyers engaged to practice law, and who hold themselves out as such to the public. In the choice of a firm name, no false,…
Section 25, Canon II SECTION 25. Responsibility of a solo practitioner. – A lawyer in solo practice shall ensure that all matters requiring such lawyer’s professional skill and judgment are promptly and competently addressed. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA) 1. Responsibility of a solo practitioner Lawyers in solo practice are required…
Section 24, Canon II SECTION 24. Encroaching or interfering in another lawyer’s engagement; exception. – A lawyer shall not, directly or indirectly, encroach upon or interfere in the professional engagement of another lawyer. This includes a lawyer’s attempt to communicate, negotiate, or deal with the person represented by another lawyer on any matter, whether pending…
Section 23, Canon II SECTION 23. Instituting multiple cases; forum shopping. – A lawyer shall not knowingly engage or through gross negligence in forum shopping, which offends against the administration of justice, and is a falsehood foisted upon the court, tribunal, or other government agency. A lawyer shall not institute or advise the client to…
Section 22, Canon II SECTION 22. No undue advantage of ignorance of the law. – A lawyer shall not take advantage of a non-lawyer’s lack of education or knowledge of the law. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA) 1. No undue advantage of ignorance of the law Lawyers are prohibited from taking…
Section 21, Canon II SECTION 21. Prohibition against gift-giving and donations. – A lawyer shall not, directly or indirectly, give gifts, donations, contributions of any value or sort, on any occasion, to any court, tribunal or government agency, or any of its officers and personnel. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA) 1….
Section 20, Canon II SECTION 20. Disclosure of relationship or connection. – A lawyer shall, at the first available opportunity, formally disclose on record the lawyer’s relationship or connection with the presiding officer of any court, tribunal, or other government agency, or any of its personnel, or the lawyer’s partners, associates, or clients, that may…
Section 19, Canon II SECTION 19. Sub-judice rule. – A lawyer shall not use any forum or medium to comment or publicize opinion pertaining to a pending proceeding before any court, tribunal, or other government agency that may: (a) cause a pre-judgment, or (b) sway public perception so as to impede, obstruct, or influence the…