Code of Professional Responsibility (Canon 1-22)

Question 1

CANON 1

Answer 1

A lawyer shall uphold the constitution, obey the laws of the land and promote respect for law and for legal processes

Question 2

CANON 2

Answer 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 3

CANON 3

Answer 3

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

Question 4

CANON 4

Answer 4

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

Question 5

CANON 5

Answer 5

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

Question 6

CANON 6

Answer 6

These canons shall apply to lawyers in government service in the discharge of their official tasks.

Question 7

CANON 7

Answer 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 8

CANON 8

Answer 8

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

Question 9

CANON 9

Answer 9

A lawyer shall not directly or indirectly assist in the unauthorized practice of law.

Question 10

CANON 10

Answer 10

A Lawyer owes candor, fairness and good faith to the court.

Question 11

CANON 11

Answer 11

A Lawyer shall observe and maintain the respect due to courts and judicial officers and should insist on similar conduct by others.

Question 12

CANON 12

Answer 12

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

Question 13

CANON 13

Answer 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 14

CANON 14

Answer 14

A Lawyer shall not refuse his services to the needy.

Question 15

CANON 15

Answer 15

A lawyer shall observe candor, fairness and loyalty in all his dealings and transactions with his client.

Question 16

CANON 16

Answer 16

A lawyer shall observe candor, fairness and loyalty in all his dealings and transactions with his client.

Question 17

CANON 17

Answer 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 18

CANON 18

Answer 18

A lawyer shall serve his client with competence and diligence.

Question 19

CANON 19

Answer 19

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

Question 20

CANON 20

Answer 20

A lawyer shall charge only fair and reasonable fees.

Question 21

CANON 21

Answer 21

A lawyer shall preserve the confidences and secrets of his client even after the attorney-client relation is terminated.

Question 22

CANON 22

Answer 22

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