Code of Professional Responsibility

Question 1

Duties of the Lawyer

Answer 1

Ch I. The Lawyer and Society
Ch 2. The Lawyer and the Legal Profession
Ch 3. The Lawyer and the Courts
Ch 4. The Lawyer and the Client

Question 2

Canon 1

Answer 2

[1] A lawyer shall uphold the Constitution, obey the laws of the land and promote respect for law and legal processes.

Question 3

Canon 2

Answer 3

[2] A lawyer shall make his legal services available in an efficient and convenient manner compatible with the independence, integrity and effectiveness of the profession.

Question 4

Canon 3

Answer 4

[3] A lawyer in making known his legal services shall use only true, honest, fair, dignified and objective information or statement of facts.

Question 5

Canon 4

Answer 5

[4] A lawyer shall participate in the development of the legal system by initiating or supporting efforts in law reform and in the improvement of the administration of justice.

Question 6

Canon 5

Answer 6

[5] A lawyer shall keep abreast of legal developments, participate in continuing legal education programs, support efforts to achieve high standard in law schools as well as in the practical training of law students and assist in disseminating the law and jurisprudence.

Question 7

Canon 6

Answer 7

[6] Theses canons shall apply to lawyers in government services in the discharge of their tasks.

Question 8

Canon 7

Answer 8

[7] A lawyer shall at all times uphold the integrity and dignity of the legal profession and support the activities of the Integrated Bar.

Question 9

Canon 8

Answer 9

[8] A lawyer shall conduct himself with courtesy, fairness and candor toward his professional colleagues, and shall avoid harassing tactics against opposing counsel.

Question 10

Canon 9

Answer 10

[9] A lawyer shall not, directly or indirectly, assist in the unauthorized practice of law.

Question 11

Canon 10

Answer 11

[10] A lawyer owes candor, fairness and good faith to the Court.

Question 12

Canon 11

Answer 12

[11] A lawyer shall observe and maintain the respect due to the Courts and to judicial officers and should insist on similar conduct by others.

Question 13

Canon 12

Answer 13

[12] A lawyer shall exert every effort and consider it his duty to assist in the speedy and efficient administration of justice.

Question 14

Canon 13

Answer 14

[13] A lawyer shall rely upon the merits of his cause and refrain from any impropriety which tends to influence, or gives the appearance of influencing the Court.

Question 15

Canon 14

Answer 15

[14] A lawyer shall not refuse his services to the needy.

Question 16

Canon 15

Answer 16

[15] A lawyer shall observe candor, fairness and loyalty in all his dealing and transaction with his clients.

Question 17

Canon 16

Answer 17

[16] A lawyer shall hold in trust all moneys and properties of his client that may come into his profession.

Question 18

Canon 17

Answer 18

[17] A lawyer owes fidelity to the cause of his client and he shall be mindful of the trust and confidence reposed in him.

Question 19

Canon 18

Answer 19

[18] A lawyer shall serve his client with competence and diligence.

Question 20

Canon 19

Answer 20

[19] A lawyer shall represent his client with zeal within the bounds of the law.

Question 21

Canon 20

Answer 21

[20] A lawyer shall charge only fair and reasonable fees.

Question 22

Canon 21

Answer 22

[21] A lawyer shall preserve the confidence and secrets of his client even after the attorney-client relation is terminated.

Question 23

Canon 22

Answer 23

[22] A lawyer shall withdraw his services only for good cause and upon notice appropriate in the circumstances.