Rule 15.

04, Canon 15, CPR

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A lawyer may, with thewritten consent of all concerned, act
as mediator,conciliator or arbitrator in settling disputes.Rule 15.05, Canon 15,CPR -
A lawyer when advising hisclient, shall give a candid and honest opinion on
themerits and probable results of the client's case, neitheroverstating nor
understating the prospects of the case.Rule 15.06, Canon 15, CPR - A lawyer shall
not state orimply that he is able to influence any public official,tribunal or
legislative body. (influence peddling)Rule 15.07, Canon 15, CPR. - A lawyer shall
impressupon his client compliance with the laws and the principles of fairness.Rule
15.08, Canon 15, CPR. - A lawyer who is engaged inanother profession or occupation
concurrently with the practice of law shall make clear to his client whether heis
acting as a lawyer or in another capacity.
CANON 16, CPR- A LAWYER SHALL HOLD IN TRUST ALL MONEYS
ANDPROPERTIES OF HIS CLIENT THAT MAY COME
INTO HISPOSSESSION.(2008 Bar Question)
Rule 16.01, Canon 16,CPR - A lawyer shall account for allmoney or property collected
or received for or from theclient.Rule 16.02, Canon 16, CPR - A lawyer shall
keep the funds of each client separate and apart from his ownand those of others
kept by him.Rule 16.03, Canon 16, CPR - A lawyer shall deliver the funds and
property of his client when due or upondemand. However, he shall have a lien over
the fundsand may apply so much thereof as may be necessary tosatisfy his lawful
fees and disbursements, giving notice promptly thereafter to his client. He shall
also have alien to the same extent on all judgments and executionshe has secured
for his client as provided for in the Rulesof Court.Rule 16.04, Canon 16, CPR - A
lawyer shall not borrowmoney from his client unless the client's interest are fully
protected by the nature of the case or byindependent advice. Neither shall a
lawyer lend moneyto a client except, when in the interest of justice, he hasto
advance necessary expenses in a legal matter he ishandling for the client.
CANON 17, CPR- A LAWYER OWES FIDELITY TO THE CAUSE OF
HISCLIENT AND HE SHALL BE MINDFUL OF THE TRUST ANDCONFIDENCE
REPOSED IN HIM.(2007, 2008 Bar Questions)CANON 18, CPR
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A LAWYER SHALL SERVE HIS CLIENT WITHCOMPETENCE AND
DILIGENCE(1998, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2008 Bar Questions).
Rule 18.01, Canon 18, CPR
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 A lawyer shall notundertake a legal service which he knows or shouldknow that he
is not qualified to render. However, hemay render such service if, with the consent
of his client,he can obtain as collaborating counsel a lawyer who iscompetent on
the matter.Rule 18.02, Canon 18, CPR - A lawyer shall not handleany legal matter
without adequate preparation.Rule 18.03, Canon 18, CPR - A lawyer shall not neglect
alegal matter entrusted to him and his negligence inconnection therewith shall
render him liable. (1998,2002 Bar Questions)Rule 18.04, Canon 18, CPR - A lawyer
shall keep theclient informed of the status of his case and shall
respond within a reasonable time to the client’s request
for information.

CANON 19, CPR- A LAWYER SHALL REPRESENT HIS CLIENT WITH

ZEALWITHIN THE BOUNDS OF THE LAW.(1994, 1997, 2001, 2003 Bar
Questions)
Rule 19.01, Canon 9, CPR
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A lawyer shall employ only fair and honest means to attain the lawful objectives
ofhis client and shall not present, participate in presentingor threaten to present,
participate in presenting orthreaten to present unfounded criminal charges
toobtain an improper advantage in any case or proceeding. (1997 Bar Question)Rule
19.02, Canon 19, CPR
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A lawyer who has receivedinformation that his client has, in the course of
therepresentation, perpetrated a fraud upon a person ortribunal, shall promptly
call upon the client to rectify thesame, and failing which he shall terminate
therelationship with such client in accordance with theRules of Court. (2001 Bar
Question)Rule 19.03, Canon 19, CPR
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A lawyer shall not allow hisclient to dictate the procedure in handling the case.
CANON 20,CPR- A LAWYER SHALL CHARGE ONLY FAIR ANDREASONABLE
FEES(1997,1998,2003 Bar Question).
Rule 20.01, Canon 20, CPR - A lawyer shall be guided bythe following factors in
determining his fees:a. The time spent and the extent of the service renderedor
required;b. the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved;c. The importance
of the subject matter;d. The skill demanded;e. The probability of losing other
employment as aresult of acceptance of the proffered case; f. The customary
charges for similar services and theschedule of fees of the IBP chapter to which
he belongs;g. The amount involved in the controversy and thebenefits resulting to
the client from the service;h. The contingency or certainty of compensation;i. The
character of the employment, whether occasionalor established; and j. The
professional standing of the lawyer.Rule 20.02, Canon 20, CPR - A lawyer shall,
in cases ofreferral, with the consent of the client, be entitled to adivision of fees
in proportion to the work performed andresponsibility assumed.Rule 20.03 - A
lawyer shall not, without the fullknowledge and consent of the client, accept any
fee,reward, costs, commission, interest, rebate or forwarding allowance or other
compensationwhatsoever related to his professional employment from anyone other
than the client.
(1997, 2003 BarQuestions)
Rule 20.04, Canon 20, CPR - A lawyer shall avoidcontroversies with clients
concerning his compensationand shall resort to judicial action only
to preventimposition, injustice or fraud. (1998 Bar Question)
CANON 21, CPR- A LAWYER SHALL PRESERVE THE CONFIDENCES
ANDSECRETS OF HIS CLIENTS EVEN AFTER THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT
RELATION IS TERMINATED.(1998, 2006 Bar Questions)
Rule 21.01, Canon 21, CPR - A lawyer shall not revealthe confidences or secrets of
his client except;a. When authorized by the client after acquainting himof the
consequences of the disclosure;b. When required by law;c. When necessary to
collect his fees or to defendhimself, his employees or associates or by
judicialaction.Rule 21.02, Canon 21, CPR - A lawyer shall not, to thedisadvantage of
his client, use information acquired in

the course of employment, nor shall he use the same tohis own advantage or that
of a third person, unless theclient with full knowledge of the circumstances
consentsthereto.

Rule 21.03, Canon 21, CPR - A lawyer shall not, withoutthe written consent of his
client, give information fromhis files to an outside agency seeking such
information for auditing, statistical, bookkeeping, accounting, data processing, or
any other similar purposes.Rule 21.04, Canon 21, CPR - A lawyer may
disclose theaffairs of a client of the firm to partners or associatesthereof unless
prohibited by the client.Rule 21.05, Canon 21, CPR
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 A lawyer shall adopt suchmeasures as may be required to prevent those
whoseservices are utilized by him, from disclosing or usingconfidences or secrets
of the client.Rule 21.06, Canon 21, CPR
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A lawyer shall avoid
indiscreet conversation about a client’s affairs even with
members of his family.Rule 21.07, Canon 21, CPR
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A lawyer shall not revealthat he has been consulted about a particular caseexcept
to avoid possible conflict of interest.
CANON 22, CPR- A LAWYER SHALL WITHDRAW HIS SERVICES ONLY
FORGOOD CAUSE AND UPON NOTICE APPROPRIATE IN
THECIRCUMSTANCES(1994,1995,1997,2000,2001,2004,2005, 2008
BarQuestion)
Rule 22.01, Canon 22, CPR - A lawyer may withdraw hisservices in any of the
following case:a. When the client pursues an illegal or immoral courseof conduct in
connection with the matter he is handling;b. When the client insists that the
lawyer pursueconduct violative of these canons and rules;c. When the inability to
work with co-counsel will not promote the best interest of the client