UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESCOLLEGE OF LAW

LAW 120. THE LEGAL PROFESSION

Second Semester AY 2011-2012

Primary Sources: Constitution; Rules of Court; Code of Professional Responsibility, New Code of Judicial Conduct; Supreme Court Decisions

Reference: Agpalo, Ruben, The Code of Professional Responsibility (2004)

LEGAL PROFESSION

A. Supervision and Control Const. Art. VIII sec. 5 (5)Const. Art. XII, sec. 14 (2)Const. Art. XVIII, sec. 10Rules 138-140, as amendedSupreme Court Circulars- In the matter of the IBP 49 SCRA 22 (1973)- In re Cunanan 94 Phil 534 (1954)

B. Practice of Law- Cayetano v. Monsod 201 SCRA 210 (1991)

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW

A. Legal Education Pre-Law: Rule 138 sec. 6, Rules of Court Law Proper: Rule 138 sec. 5, Rules of Court Republic Act No. 7662 (1993) – Legal Education Reform Act of 1993

B. CitizenshipConstitution, Art. XII sec. 14(2)RA 9225 (2003) – Dual Citizen ActPetition for Leave to Resume Practice of Law, Benjamin Dacanay, 540 SCRA 4242 (2004)

C. Bar ExaminationsRules of Court 138 secs. 5-19

SC Bar Matter No. 1161 Re: Proposed Reforms in the Bar Examinations

SC Bar Matter 1153 Re: Letterof Atty. Estelito P. Mendoza

D. Good Moral Character- In the Matter of Haron S. Maling 431 SCRA 146 (2004)- In re Argosino 246 SCRA 14 (1995)

E. Law Student Practice RuleRules of Court, Rule 138-A- Cruz v. Mina 522 SCRA 387 (2007)

E. Lawyer’s Oath Form 28, Rules of Court 91 SCRA xv (1979)

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

THE LAWYER AND SOCIETY

Canon 1 Promote and Respect Law and Legal Process- Zaldivar v. Gonzales 166 SCRA 316 (1988)- In re Gutierrez 5 SCRA 661 (1962)

No Unlawful, Dishonest, Immoral, Deceitful Conduct – Rule 1.01; Rules of Court Rule 138, S21

- Ui v. Bonifacio 333 SCRA 38 (2000)- Figueroa v. Barranco 276 SCRA 445 (1997)- Guevara v. Eala 529 SCRA 1 (2007)- De los Reyes v. Aznar 179 SCRA 652- Soriano v. Dizon 480 SCRA 1 (2006)- Sebastian v. Calis 314 SCRA 1- Calub v. Suller AC No. 1474 Jan. 28, 2000- Cordova v. Cordova 179 SCRA 680 (1989)- Steinmerik v. Mas 589 SCRA 114 (2009)- Rafols v. Barrios Jr. 615 SCRA 206 (2010)

No Counseling to Defy Law - Rule 1.02- Estrada v. Sandiganbayan 416 SCRA 465 (2003)- In re Terrell 2 Phil 266 (1903)- Kupers v. Hontanosas 587 SCRA 325 (2009)

Not to Encourage Lawsuit or Proceedings – Rule 1.03

Encourage Client to Avoid Controversy - Rule 1.04- Castaneda v. Ago 65 SCRA 505 (1975)

Canon 2 Provide Efficient and Convenient Legal Services

Not to Reject or Oppressed Defenseless or Oppressed Services – Rule 2.01; Rule 138 S31;

IBP Handbook, Guidelines Governing the Establishment and Operation of Legal Aid Office, Art. 1 sec. 1

Bar Matter No. 2012 Proposed Rule on Mandatory Legal Services for Practicing Lawyers June 23, 2009

- Ledesma v. Climaco 57 SCRA 473 (1974)

Not to Refuse to Give Legal Advice – Rule 2.02

No Solicitation – Rule 2.03Rule 138 sec. 27, Rules of Court

- In re Tagorda 53 Phil 37 (1929)- Ulep v. Legal Clinic 223 SCRA 378 (1993)- Linsangan v. Tolentino 598 SCRA 133 (2009)

No Rates Lower Than Customarily Charged – Rule 2.04

Canon 3 Information on Legal Services that is True, Honest, Fair, Dignified and Objective

No False or Unfair Claim re: Qualifications – Rule 3.01; Rule 138 S27- Khan v. Simbillo 409 SCRA 299 (2003)

No False of Misleading Firm Name – Rule 3.02; Canon 33 CPE- Dacanay v. Baker and McKenzie 136 SCRA 349 (1985)- In re Petition of Sycip 92 SCRA 1 (1979)

Partners Assuming Public Office – Rule 3.03Constitution Art. 6, sec. 14; Art. 7, sec. 13; Art. 9, sec. 2

- Samonte v. Gatdula 303 SCRA 756 (1999)

Not Use of Media to Attract Legal Business – Rule 3.04- Cruz v. Salva 105 Phil 1151 (1959)

Canon 4 Participate in Development: Support Legal Reforms and Administration of Justice

Canon 5 Participate in Legal Education Program

Bar Matter 850 Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (reserve section)Bar Matter No. 1992 June 3, 2008)

Canon 6 Canons Apply to Lawyers in Government Service

RA 6713 sec. 4- Collantes v. Romeren 200 SCRA 584 (1991)- OCA v. Ladaga 350 SCRA 326 (2001)- Pimentel v. Fabros 501 SCRA 346 (2006)- Olazo v. Tinga 637 SCRA 1 (2010)

Primary Duty: That Justice is Done – Rule 6.01- People v. Pineda 20 SCRA 748 (1967)

Not to Use Public Position for Private Interest – Rule 6.02- Misamin v. San Juan 72 SCRA 491 (1976)- Vitriolo v. Dasig 400 SCRA 172 (2003)- Yuhico v. Gutierrez 635 SCRA 684 (2010)- In re Avecilla AC No. 6683 June 21, 2011- Ramos v. Imbang 530 SCRA 759 (2007)

Not to Accept Employment After Government Service – Rule 6.03RA 6713 sec. 7 (b)RA 3019 sec 3 (d)

- PNB v. Cedo 243 SCRA 1 (1995)- Query of Atty. Silverio, Buffee 596 SCRA 378 (2009)- PCGG v. Sandiganbayan 455 SCRA 526 (2005)

THE LAWYER AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION

Canon 7 Uphold Dignity and Integrity of the Profession

- In re 1989 Election of the IBP 178 SCRA 398 (1989)- Santos v. Llamas 322 SCRA 529 (2000)- Letter of Atty. Cecilio Arevalo 458 SCRA 209 (2005)- Velez v. Vera 496 SCRA 345 (2006)- Richards v. Asoy 632 SCRA 599 (2010)

RA 6397 – Integrated Bar of the Philippines- 2009 IBP Elections 638 SCRA 1 (2010)

No False Statement – Rule 7.01- In re Diao 7 SCRA 475 (1963)

Not to Support Unqualified Bar Applicant – Rule 7.02

No Conduct Adversely Affecting the Profession – Rule 7.03- Zaguirre v. Castillo 398 SCRA 659 (2003)- Tan v. Sabandal 206 SCRA 473 (1992)- Tapucar v. TApucar 293 SCRA 331 (1998)- Guevara v. Eala 517 SCRA 600 (2007)- Advincula v. Macabata 517 SCRA 604 (2007)- Mecaral v. Velasquez 622 SCRA (2010)

Canon 8 Courtesy, Fairness, Candor Towards Professional Colleagues

- Bugarin v. ESpanol 349 SCRA 687 (2001)- Reyes v. Chiong 405 SCRA 212 (2003)

No Abusive and Improper Language – Rule 8.01; Canon 17 CPE

Not to Encroach on Professional Employment – Rule 8.02- Camacho v. Pangulayan 328 SCRA 631 (2000)

Canon 9 Unauthorized Practice of Law

- Aguirre v. Rana 403 SCRA 342 (2003)- Alawi v. Alauya 268 SCRA 639 (1997)- Spouses Suarez v. Salazar 315 SCRA 502 (1999)

No to Delegate Work – Rule 9.01

Not to Divide Legal Fees – Rule 9.02; Canon 34 CPE- Halili v. CIR 136 SCRA 113 (1985)- Lijuaico v. Terrado 500 SCRA 301 (2006)

THE LAWYER AND THE COURTS

Canon 10 Observe Candor, Fairness and Good Faith

- TIng Dumali v. Torres 427 SCRA 108 (2004)- Masinsin v. Albano 232 SCRA 631 (1994)

Truthfulness Towards the Court – Rules 10.01; Canon 32, CPE

Canon 32, CPE- Young v. Batuegas 403 SCRA 123 (2003)- De Leon v. Castelo 639 SCRA 237 (2011)

Not to Misquote or Misrepresent Contents of Paper – Rule 10.02- Insular Life Employees Co. v. Insular Life Association 37 SCRA 1

(1970)- Plagiarism Cases:

Re: Letter of the UP Law Faculty 633 SCRA 418 (2010); 644 SCRA 543 (2011)In the Matter of del Castillo 642 SCRA 11 (2011)

Observe Rules of Procedure – Rule 10.03Rule 138, sec. 20 (d), Rules of Court

Canon 11 Respect Courts and Judicial Officers

- In re Sotto 82 Phil 595 (1949)- Guerrero v. Villamor 179 SCRA 355 (1989)

Proper Attire – Rule 11.01

Punctuality – Rule 11.02

Proper Language and Behavior – Rule 11.03- In re Almacen 31 SCRA (1970)- Soriano v. CA 363 SCRA 725 (2001)- Lacuron v. Jacoba 484 SCRA 206 (2006)

Not to Attribute to Judge Motives – Rule 11.04

Grievances Against Judge – Rule 11.05Constitution Art. VII sec. 6

- Maceda v. Vasquez 221 SCRA 464 (1993)

Canon 12 Assist in Speedy and Efficient Administration of Justice

Rule 138 sec. 20 (g) Rules of CourtConstitution, Art. III sec. 16

Adequate Preparation – Rule 12.01 and Rule 18.02; Canon 21 CPE

Forum Shopping – Rule 12.02

Not to Delay Case – Rule 12.03

Court Process – Rule 12.04- Manila Pest Control v. WCC 25 SCRA 700 (1968)- Malonzo v. Principe 447 SCRA 1 (2004)- Saa v. IBP 598 SCRA 6 (2009)- Plus Builders v. Revilla 578 SCRA 432 (2009)

Proper Behavior – Rule 12.05-Rule 12.07; Canon 18, 22 CPEPD 1829 Penalizing Obstruction of Justice

Not to Testify on Behalf of Client – Rule 12.08; Canon 19 CPE- PNB v. Uy Teng Piao 57 Phil 337 (1932)

Canon 13 Refrain from Act Giving Appearance of Influence

- Nestle Phil. v. Sanchez 154 SCRA 542 (1987)- In re de Vera 385 SCRA 285 (2003)- Perez v. Estrada 360 SCRA 248 (2001)

No Extraordinary Attention – Rule 13.01

No Public Statements to Media – Rule 13.02; Canon 20 CPE- Cruz v. Salva 105 Phil 1151 (1959)- Foodsphere v. Mauricio 593 SCRA 367 (2009)

Not to Invite Outside Interference – Rule 13.03- Maglasang v. People 190 SCRA 306 (1990)

THE LAWYER AND THE CLIENT

Canon 14 Service to the Needy

Availability of Services Regardless of Status – Rule 14.01Rule 138 sec. 20 (h) Rules of CourtRule 2.01RA 9999 Free Legal Assistance Act of 2010

Providing Counsel de Oficio – Rule 14.02Rule 138 sec. 31, 20 (h), Rule of CourtRule 116 sec. 6-8Rule 124 sec 2PD 543

Valid Ground for Refusal – Rule 14.03

- Ledesma v. Climaco 57 SCRA 473 (1974)- Quilban v. Robinol 171 SCRA 768 (1989)

Same Standard of Conduct for Paying and Non - Paying Clients – Rule 14.04RA 6033, RA6034, RA 6035

Canon 15 Observe Candor, Fairness, Loyalty

Rule 138 sec. 3, Rules of Court Conflict of Interest – Rule 15.01 and Rule 15.03; Canon 16, 6, 37 CPE

- Hornilla v. Salunat 405 SCRA 220 (2003)- De Guzman v. de Dios 350 SCRA (2001)- Gonzales v. Cabucana 479 SCRA 320 (2006)- Perez v. de la Torre 485 SCRA 547 (2006)- Heirs of Falame v. Baguio AC No. 6876 March 7, 2008

Privileged Communication – Rule 15.02- Regala v. Sandiganbayan 262 SCRA 122 (1996)- People v. Sandiganbayan 275 SCRA 505 (1996)- Dalisay v. Mauricio 479 SCRA 307 (2006)- Castillo v. Sandiganbayan 377 SCRA 509 (2002)

Mediator, Conciliator or Arbitrator – Rule 15.04- Dee v. CA 176 SCRA 651 (1989)

Candid , Honest Advice – Rule 15.05; Canon 8 CPE

Not to Claim Influence – Rule 15.06- Mercado v. Security Bank 482 SCRA 501 (2006)

Impress Compliance with Laws – Rule 15.07

Dual Profession – Rule 15.08- Nakpil v. Valdez 286 SCRA 758 (1998)

Canon 16 Hold in Trust Client’s Moneys and Properties

Art. 1491, Civil Code

Account – Rule 16.01- Daroy v. Legaspi 65 SCRA 304 (1975)- Berberano v. Barcelona 410 SCRA 258 (2003)

- Licuanan v. Melo 170 SCRA 100 (1989)- Barcenas v. Alvero 619 SCRA 1 (2010

Keep Client’s Fund Separate – Rule 16.02- Hernandez v. Go 450 SCRA 1 (2005)

Delivery of Funds; Lawyer’s Lien – Rule 16.03- Businos v. Ricafort 283 SCRA 40 (1997)- Quilban v. Robinol 171 SCRA 768 (1989)

No Borrowing , Lending – Rule 16.04- Barnachea v. Quicho 399 SCRA 1 (2003)- Rubias v. Batiller 51 SCRA 120 (1973)

Canon 17 Trust and Confidence

- Cantiller v. Potenciano 180 SCRA 246 (1968)- In re Maquera 435 SCRA 417 (2004)

Canon 18 Competence and Diligence

- Legarda v. CA 209 SCRA 722 (1992)Client Consent with Collaborating Counsel – Rule 18.01

Adequate Preparation – Rule 18.02 Not to Neglect Legal Matters – Rule 18.03

- Garcia v. Bala 476 SCRA 85 (2005)- Solidum v. Macalalad 613 SCRA 472 (2010)- Bejarasco v. People 641 SCRA 329 (2011)

Inform Client on Status of Case – Rule 18.04- Blanza v. Arcangel 21 SCRA 1 (1967)

Canon 19 Representation with Zeal

Fair and Honest – Rule 19.01Rule 138 sec 20 (d)

Rectify Clients Fraud – Rule 19.02

Control Proceedings – Rule 19.03

Canon 20 Attorney’s Fees

RA 5185 sec. 6Rule 138 sec. 24; 32, Rules of Court

- Albano v. Coloma 21 SCRA 411 (1967)- Quirante v. IAC 169 SCRA 769 (1989)- Albano c. Coloma 21 SCRA 411 (1967)- Metrobank v. CA 181 SCRA 367 (1990)

Fee Guide – Rule 20.01- Roxas v. de Zuzuarregui 481 SCRA 250 (2006)

Client’s Consent of Fees for Referral – Rule 20. 02- Urban Bank v. Pena 364 SCRA 597 (2001)

Client’s Consent of Acceptance of Fee – Rule 20. 03Rule 138 sec. 20 (e)

Avoid Compensation Controversy with Client – Rule 20.04Rule 138 sec. 24, 32, Rules of Court

- Corpus v. CA 98 SCRA 424 (1980)- Sato v. Rallos 12 SCRA 84 (1964)

Canon 21 Preserve Client’s Confidence

Rule 138 sec. 20 (e), Rules of CourtRule 130 sec. 21 (b)Art. 208 Revised Penal Code

- Hilado v. David 83 Phil 569 (1949)- Genato v. Silapan 406 SCRA 75 (2003)

Revelations of Confidence and Secrets Allowed – Rule 21. 01

Use of Information Received in Course of Employment Allowed – Rule 21. 02

Prohibition to Giving of Information to Outside Agency – Rule 21.03

Protection from Disclosure – Rule 21.04-21.05

Prohibition of Indiscreet Conversation – Rule 21.06

Not to Reveal that Lawyer was Consulted – Rule 21. 07cf Rule 15.01, Rule 14.03

Canon 22 Withdrawal of Services For Good Cause

Good Causes for Withdrawal of Services – Rule 22.01- Montano v. IBP 358 SCRA 1 (2001)- Domingo v. Aquino 38 SCRA 472 (1971)- Asia United Bank v. Goodland Co., Inc. 635 SCRA 637 (2010)

Duties of Lawyer Who Withdraws – Rule 22.02- Obando v. Figueras 322 SCRA 148 (2000)

2004 Rules on Notarial Practice SC-AM 02-8-13-SC July 6, 2004- Spouses Santuyo v. Hidalgo 448 SCRA 282 (2005)- Lee v. Tambago 544 SCRA 393 (2008)- Mondejar v. Rubia 496 SCRA 1 (2006)

Code of Judicial Conduct..to follow

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