Section 29, Canon II SECTION 29. Lawyers formerly in government service. – A lawyer who has left government service shall not engage in private practice pertaining to any matter before the office where he or she used to be connected within a period of one (1) year from his or her separation from such office….
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 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 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…
Section 18, Canon II SECTION 18. Prohibition against self-promotion. – A lawyer shall not make public appearances and statements in relation to a terminated case or legal matter for the purpose of self-promotion, self aggrandizement, or to seek public sympathy. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA) 1. Prohibition against self-promotion Lawyers are…
Section 17, Canon II SECTION 17. Non-solicitation and impermissible advertisement. – A lawyer shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit, or appear to solicit, legal business. A lawyer shall not, directly or indirectly, advertise legal services on any platform or media except with the use of dignified, verifiable, and factual information, including biographical data, contact details,…
CANON II – PROPRIETY SECTION 14. Remedy for grievances; insinuation of improper motive. – A lawyer shall submit grievances against any officer of a court, tribunal, or other government agency only through the appropriate remedy and before the proper authorities. Statements insinuating improper motive on the part of any such officer, which are not supported…