RULE 14-25: DUTY TO CLIENT Flashcards
What is RULE 14 of the RPC 2023?
Dedication and Devotion to the client’s case.
What is RULE 15 of the RPC 2023?
Duty to represent the client within the bounds of the law.
What is RULE 16 of the RPC 2023?
Duty to represent client competently.
What is RULE 17 of the RPC 2023?
Duty to avoid conflict of interest.
What is RULE 18 of the RPC 2023?
Agreement with client. A client shall be free to choose his lawyer and dispense with his services at any time, the client however must fulfill any agreed or implied obligation i.e payment of legal fees.
What is RULE 19 of the RPC 2023?
Duty of confidentiality.
EXCEPTIONS
1.Consent has been given.
2.Where it is permissible by law.
3.To prevent the commission of a crime.
4.Recovery of professional fees.
5.To defend himself or associates.
What is RULE 20 of the RPC 2023?
Lawyer acting as a witness for client.
EXCEPTIONS
1. Unconnected matters
2. Matters of formality
3. the nature and value of legal services rendered in the case by the lawyer or his firm to the client
4.. Where refusal will work substantial hardship on the client
What is RULE 21 of the RPC 2023?
Duty of a lawyer not to withdraw from employment.
EXCEPTIONS
1.Conflict of interest.
2.The client insists on an immoral or unjust act.
3.Frivolous case.
4.Failure of the client to pay legal fees.
What is Rule 22 of the RPC 2023?
Duty of a lawyer not to call at client’s place for business.
Exception: Special circumstances or Urgency
What is Rule 23 of the RPC 2023?
Duty to deal with client’s property appropriately.
What is RULE 24(1) of the RPC 2023?
DUTY TO ACCEPT BRIEF
Exceptions
1.Where the brief contradicts the lawyer’s beliefs.
2.The brief is not related to his area of practice.
3.Right legal fee is not offered by the client.
