Section 28, Canon III SECTION 28. Protecting client confidences. – A lawyer shall not reveal the confidences of the client, including data from the client’s files, except; (a) When a written informed consent is obtained from the client; (b) When required by law, such as anti-money laundering statutes, or the Rules of Court; (c) To…
Section 27, Canon III SECTION 27. Confidentiality of privileged communication. – A lawyer shall maintain the confidences of the client, and shall respect data privacy laws. The duty of confidentiality shall continue even after the termination of the lawyer-client engagement. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA) 1. Confidentiality of privileged communication a….
Section 6, Canon III SECTION 26. Prompt payment of membership dues. – A lawyer shall promptly pay the annual membership dues in the IBP, unless expressly exempt from such payment by law or rules. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA) 1. Prompt payment of membership dues a. Duty to pay membership dues…
Section 23, Canon III SECTION 23. Amicus curiae. – A lawyer shall not decline, without just cause, a request by any court, tribunal, or other government agency to act as amicus curiae in any proceeding relating to the lawyer’s expertise or field of specialization. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA) 1. Amicus…
Section 22, Canon III SECTION 22. Public Attorney’s Office; conflict of interest. – The Public Attorney’s Office is the primary legal aid service office of the government. In the pursuit of its mandate under its charter, the Public Attorney’s Office shall ensure ready access to its services by the marginalized sectors of society in a…
Section 21, Canon III SECTION 21. Lawyers in government service; conflict of interest. – A lawyer currently serving in the government shall not practice law privately, unless otherwise authorized by the Constitution, the law or applicable Civil Service rules and regulations. If allowed, private practice shall be upon the express authority of the lawyer’s superior,…
Section 18, Canon III SECTION 18. Prohibition against conflict-of-interest representation; former clients. – In relation to former clients, the following rules shall be observed: (a) A lawyer shall maintain the private confidences of a former client even after the termination of the engagement, except upon the written informed consent of the former client, or as…
Section 17, Canon III SECTION 17. Prohibition against conflict-of-interest representation; prospective clients. – In relation to prospective clients, the following rules shall be observed: (a) A lawyer shall, at the earliest opportunity, ascertain the existence of any conflict of interest between a prospective client and current clients, and immediately disclose the same if found to…
Section 16, Canon III SECTION 16. Prohibition against dating, romantic, or sexual relations with a client. – A lawyer shall not have dating, romantic, or sexual relations with a client during the engagement, unless the consensual relationship existed between them before the lawyer-client relationship commenced. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA) 1….
Section 15, Canon III SECTION 15. Conflict of interest of a lawyer hired by a law firm. – When a lawyer joins a law firm, it shall be the duty of the lawyer to disclose to the law firm, at the earliest possible opportunity, his or her previous clients that may have a potential conflict…