B2013 LegProf Prof. Myrna S. Feliciano

University of the Philippines College of Law LAW 120 THE LEGAL PROFESSION Prof. Myrna S. Feliciano

Second Semester AY 2009-2010

Primary Sources: Constitution; Rules of Court; Code of Professional Responsibility, New Code of Judicial Conduct; Supreme Court Decisions References: Agpalo, Ruben, The Code of Professional Responsibility (2004) Piñeda, Ernesto, Judicial Ethics; Annotated (2009)

LEGAL PROFESSION A. Brief Background Introduction, The Code of Professional Responsibility Annotated (IBP), p. vii (Reserved) B. Supervision and Control Supreme Court- Constitution Art. VIII, sec. 5 (5) Congress- Constitution Art. XII, sec. 14 (2), Art. XVIII, sec. 10  In the Matter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, SC Resolution dated 9 Jan. 1973 SCRA 22 (1973)  In re Cunanan 94 Phil 534 (1954) C. Practice of Law  Cayetano v. Monsod GR No. 100113, 3 Sept. 1991, 201 SCRA 210 (1991)  In re Proposed Rule on Mandatory Legal Aid Service Sec. 4 (a) REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW A. Legal Education Pre-Law: Rules of Court, Rule 138 sec. 6 Law Proper: Rules of Court, Rule 138 sec. 5 B. Citizenship Constitution, Art. XII sec. 14 (2) RA 9225 (2003)- Dual Citizenship Petition for Leave to Resume Practice of Law, Benjamin M. Dacanay, BM1678, 17 Dec. 2007, 540 SCRA 424 (2007)

C. Bar Examinations Rules of Court; Rule 138 secs. 7-16 Proposed Reforms in the Bar Examinations, BM No. 1161, 8 June 2004 (Reserved) D. Good Moral Character as Prerequisite to the Admission of the Bar  Royong v. Oblena, Admin. Case No. 376, 30 Apr 1963, 7 Scra 859 (1963)  Pomperada v. Jochico, BM No. 68, 21 Nov. 1984, 133 SCRA 309 (1984) E. Law Student Practice Rule Rules of Court, Rule 138-A F. Non-Lawyers who are Authorized to Appear in Court/ Quasi-Judicial Agencies Rules of Court, Rules 138, secs. 33 and 34 Act No. 2259., sec. 9 Labor Code, Art. 222 Rule of Procedure for Small Claims Cases, AM 08-8-7-SC, effective 1 Oct 2008, sec. 17 G. Lawyer’s Oath Sup. Ct. Resoultion dated 25 Oct 1979, Form 28, 91 SCRA XV

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY THE LAWYER AND SOCIETY Canon 1 Promote and Respect Law and Legal Process  Zaldivar v. Gonzales, GR Nos. 7690-707 and 80578, 7 Oct 1988, 166 SCRA 316 (1988)  In re Gutierrez, AC No. 363, 31 Jul 1962, 5 SCRA 661 (1962) Rule 1.01- No Unlawful, Dishonest, Immoral, Deceitful Conduct  Piatt v Abordo, 58 SCRA 350 (1933)  Ui v. Bonifacio, AC No. 33519, 8 Jun 2000, 333 SCRA 38 (2000)  Figueroa v. Barranco, SBC Case No. 519, 31 Jul 1997, 276 SCRA 445 (1997)  Pimentel v. Llorente, AC No. 4680, 29 Aug 200, 339 SCRA 154 (2000)  Cordova v. Cordova, AC No. 3249, 29 Nov 1989, 179 Phil 680 (1989)  People v. Tuanda, AC No. 3360, 30 Jan 1990, 18 SCRA 692 (1990)  Soriano v. Dizon, AC No. 6792, 25 Jan 2006, 480 SCTA 1 (2006)  Castillo vda. de Mijares v. Villaluz, AC No. 4431, 19 Jun 1997, 274 SCRA 1 (1997)  Stemmerik v. Mas, AC No. 8010, 16 Jun 2009

Rule 1.02- No Counseling to Defy Law  In re Terrell, GR No. 1203, 15 May 1903, 2 Phil 266 (1903)  Estrada v. Sandiganbayan, GR Nos. 159486-88, 25 Nov 2003, 416 SCRA 465 (2003)  Kuper v. Hontanosas, AC No. 5704, 8 May 2009 Rule 1.03- Not to Encourage Lawsuit or Proceedings Rule 1.04- Encourage Client to Avoid Controversy  Castaneda v. Ago, GR No. 28546, 3 Jul 1975, 65 SCRA 505 (1975) Canon 2

Provide Efficient and Convenient Legal Services

Rule 2.01- Not to Reject the Cause of the Defenseless or Oppressed IBP Handbook, Guidelines Governing the Establishment and Operation of Legal Aid Office, Art. I, sec. 1.  Ledesman v. Climaco, GR No. 23815, 28 Jun 1974, 57 SCRA 473 (1974) Rule 2.02- Not to Refuse to Give Legal Advice Rule 2.03- No Solicitation Rule 138 sec.27, Rules of Court  In re Tagorda, 53 Phil 37 (1929)  Ulep v. Legal Clinic, BM No. 553, 17 Jun 1993, 233 SCRA 378 (1993)  Linsangan v. Tolentino, AC No. 6672, 4 Sept 2009 Rule 2.04- No Rates Lower Than Customarily Charged Canon 3 Objective

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

Rule 3.01- No False or Unfair Claim re: Qualifications  Khan v. Simbillo, AC No. 5299, 19 Aug 2003 and GR No. 157053, 409 SCRA 299 (2003) Rule 3.02- No False or Misleading Firm Name  Dacanay v. Baker and McKenzie, AC No. 2131, 10 May 1985, 136 SCRA 349 (1985)  In re Petition of Sycip, GR No. x92-1, 30 Jul 1979, 92 SCRA 1 (1979) Rule 3.03- Partners Assuming Public Office Constitution, Art. VI, sec. 14; Art. VII, sec 13; Art. IX, sec. 2  Samonte v. Gatdula, AM No. P-99-1292, 20 Feb 1999, 303 SCRA 756 (1999) Rule 3.04- Not Use Media to Attract Legal Business  Cruz v. Salva, 105 Phil 115 (1959)

Canon 4 Participate in Improvement of the Legal System: Support Law Reforms and Administration of Justice Canon 5 Participate in Legal Education Program Bar Matter 850 Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Bar Matter No. 1922, 3 Jun 2008 Canon 6 Canons Apply to Lawyers in Government Service RA 6713 (1989) sec. 4  Collantes v. Renomeron, AC No. 3056, 16 Aug 1991, 200 SCRA 584 (1991)  Office of the Court Administrator v. Ladaga, AM P-99-1287, 26 Jan 2001, 350 SCRA 326 (2001)  Pimentel v. Fabros, AC No. 4517, 11 Sept 2006, 501 SCRA 346 (2006) Rule 6.01- Primary Duty: That Justice is Done  People v. Pineda, GR No. 26222, 21 Jul 1967, 20 SCRA 748 (1967) Rule 6.02- Not to Use Public Position for Private Interest  Misamin v. San Juan, AC No. 1418, 31 Aug 1976, 72 SCRA 91 (1976)  Vitriolo v. Dasig, AC No. 4984, 1 Apr 2003, 400 SCRA 172 (2003)  Huyssen v. Gutierrez, AC No. 6707, 24 Mar 2006, 485 SCRA 244 (2006)  Ramos v. Imbang, AC No. 6788, 23 Aug 2007, 530 SCRA 759 Rule 6.03- Not to Accept Employment After Government Service RA 6713 sec. 7 (b) RA 3019 sec. 3 (d)  PCGG v. Sandiganbayan, GR Nos. 151809-12, 12 Apr 2005, 455 SCRA 526 (2005)  PNB v. Cedo, AC No. 3701, 28 Mar 1995, 243 SCRA 1 (1995) THE LAWYER AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION Canon 7 Uphold Dignity and Integrity of the Profession  In re 1989 Election of the IBP, BM No. 491, 6 Oct 1989, 178 SCRA 398 (1989)  Santos Jr. v Llamas, AC No. 4749, 20 Jan 2000, 322 SCRA 529 (2000)  Re: 2003 Bar Examinations, BM No. 1222, 4 Feb 2004, 421 SCRA 703 (2004)  Re: 2003 Bar Examinations, BM No. 1222, 24 Apr 2009  Letter of Atty. Cecilio Arevalo, BM No. 1370, 9 May 2005, 458 SCRA 209 (2005)  Velez v. De Vera, AC No. 6697, BM No. 1227, AM No. 05-5-15-SC, 25 Jul 2006, 496 SCRA 345 (2006) RA 6397- Integrated Bar of the Philippines Rule 7.01- No False Statement  In re Diao, AC No. 244, 29 Mar 1963, 7 SCRA 475 (1963)

Rule 7.02- Not to Support Unqualified Barr Applicant Rule 7.03- No Conduct Adversely Affecting the Profession  Zaguirre v. Castillo, AC No. 4921, 6 Mar 2003, 398 SCRA 659 (2003)  Tan v. Sabandal, BM No. 44, 24 Feb 1992, 206 SCRA 473 (1992)  Tapucar v. Tapucar, AC No. 4148, 30 Jul 1998, 293 SCRA 331 (1998)  Guevara v. Eala, AC No. 7136, 1 Aug 2007, 517 SCRA 600 (2007)  Advincula v. Macabanta, AC No. 7204, 7 Mar 2007 Canon 8 Courtesy, Fairness, Candor Towards Professional Colleagues  Bugarin v. Espanol, GR. No. 133090, 19 Jan 2001, 349 SCRA 687 (2001)  Reyes v. Chiong, AC No. 5148, 1 Jul 2003, 405 SCRA 212 (2003) Rule 8.01- No Abusive and Improper Language  Dallong-Galicinao v. Castro, AC No. 6396, 25 Oct 2005, 474 SCRA 1 (2005)  Alcantara v. Pefianco, AC No. 5398, 3 Dec 2002, 393 SCRA 247 (2002) Rule 8.02- Not to Encroach on Professional Employment  Camacho v. Pagulayan, AC No. 4807, 22 Mar 2000, 328 SCRA 631 (2000) Canon 9 Unauthorized Practice of Law  Spouses Suarez v. Salazar, GR No. 139281, 29 Sept 1999, 315 SCRA 502 (1999)  Aguirre v. Rana, BM No. 1036, 10 Jun 2003, 403 SCRA 342 (2003)  Office of the Court Administrator v. Ladaga, AM No. P-99-1287, 26 Jan 2001, 350 DCRA 326 (2001)  Alawi v. Alauya, AM No. SDC-97-2-P. 24 Feb 1997, 268 SCRA 639 (1997) Rule 9.01- Not to Delegate Work Rule 9.02- Not to Divide Legal Fees  Halili v. CIR, GR No. L-24864, 30 Apr 1985, 136 SCRA 113 (1985)  Lijuaico v. Terrado, AC No. 6317, 31 Aug 2006, 500 SCRA 301 (2006) THE LAWYER AND THE COURTS Canon 10 Observe Candor, Fairness and Good Faith  Ting Dumali v. Torres, AC No. 5161, 14 Apr 2004, 427 SCRA 108 (2004)  Masinsin v. Albano, GR No. 86421, 31 May 1994, 232 SCRA 631 (1994) Rule 10.01- Truthfulness Towards the Court Canon 22, Code of Professional Ethics  Young v. Bateguas, AC No. 5379, 9 May 2003, 403 SCRA 123 (2003)

Rule 10.02- Not to Misquote or Misrepresent Contents of Paper  Insular Life Employees Co. v. Insular Life Association, GR No. L25291, 30 Jan 1971, 37 SCRA 244 (1971)  Hipos, Sr. v. Bay, GR Nos. 174813-15, 17 Mar 2009 Rule 10.03- Observe Rules of Procedure Rule 138, sec. 20 (d), Rules of Court Canon 11 Respect Courts and Judicial Officers  In re Sotto, 82 Phil 595 (1949)  Guerrero v. Villamor, GR nos. 82238-42, 13 Novv 1989, 179 SCRA 355 (1989) Rule 11.01- Proper Attire Rule 11.02- Punctuality Rule 11.03- Proper Language and Behavior  In re Almacen, GR No. L-27654, 18 Feb 1970, 31 SCRA 562 (1970)  Soriano and Padilla v. CA, GR No. 100633 and GR No. 101550, 28 Aug 2001, 363 SCRA 275 (2001)  Lacurom v. Jacoba, AC No. 5921, 10 Mar 2006, 484 SCRA 206 (2006) Rule 11.04- Not to Attribute to Judge Motives Rule 11.05- Grievances Against Judge Constitution, Art. VIII, sec. 6  Maceda v. Vasquez, GR No. 102781, 22 Apr 1993, 221 SCRA 464 (1993) Canon 12 Assist in Speedy and Efficient Administration of Justice Rule 138 sec. 20 (g) Rules of Court Constitution, Art. III, sec. 16 Rule 12.01 and Rule 18.02- Adequate Preparation Rule 12.02- Forum Shopping Rule 12.03- Not to Delay Cause Rule 12.04- Court Process  Malonzo v. Principe, AC No. 6289, 16 Dec 2004, 447 SCRA 1 (2004)  Saa v. IBP-CBD, GR No. 132826, 3 Sept 2009  Plus Builders, Inc. v. Revilla, Jr., AC No. 7056, 11 Feb 2009

Rule 12.05- Rule 12.07- Proper Behavior PD1829 Penalizing Obstruction of Justice Rule 12.08- Not to Testify on Behalf of Client  PNB v. Uy Teng Piao, GR No. 35252, 21 Oct 1932, 57 Phil 337 91932) Canon 13 Refrain from Act Giving Appearance of Influence  Nestle Phil. v. Sanchez, GR No. 75209, 30 Sept 1987, 154 SCRA 542 (1987)  In re De Vera, AC No. 6052, 11 Dec 2003, 385 SCRA 285 (2003)  Perez v. Estrada, AM No. 01-4-03 SC, 13 Sept 2001, 360 SCRA 248 (2001) Rule 13.01- No Extraordinary Attention Rule 13.02- No Public Statements to Media  Cruz v. Salva, GR No. L-12871, 25 Jul 1959, 105 Phil 115 (1959)  Foodsphere, Inc. v. Mauricio, AC No. 7199, 22 Jul 2009 Rule 13.03- Not to Invite Outside Interference  Maglasang v. People, GR No. 90083, 4 Oct 1990, 190 SCRA 306 (1990) THE LAWYER AND THE CLIENT Canon 14

Service to the Needy

Rule 14.01- Availability of Services Regardless of Status Rule 138 sec. 20 (h), Rules of Court Rule 2.01 Rule 14.02- Providing Counsel de Oficio Rule 138, sec. 31, Rules of Court Rule 116 secs. 6-8 Rule 124, sec. 2 PD 543 Rule 14.03- Valid Ground for Refusal Rule 14.04- Same Standard of Conduct for Paying and Non-Paying Clients RA 6033, 6034, 6035 Canon 15 Observe Candor, Fairness, Loyalty Rule 138, sec. 3, Rules of Court Rule 15.01 and Rule 15.03- Conflict of Interest  Hornilla v. Salunat, AC No. 5804, 1 Jul 2003, 405 SCRA 220 (2003)

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Gonzales v. Cabucana, AC No. 6836, 23 Jan 2006, 479 SCRA 320 (2006) De Guzman v. De Dios, AC No. 4943, 26 Jan 2001, 350 SCRA 320 (2001) Perez v. de La Torre, AC No. 6160, 30 Mar 2006, 485 SCRA 647 (2006) Heirs of Falame v Baguio, AC No. 6876, 7 Mar 2008

Rule 15.02- Privileged Communication  Regala v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 105938, 20 Sept 1996, 262 SCRA 122 (1996)  People v. Sandiganbayan, GR Nos. 115439-41, 16 Jul 1997, 275 SCRA 505 (1997)  Castillo v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 138231, 21 Feb 2002, 377 SCRA 509 (2002)  Dalisay v. Mauricio, AC No. 5655, 23 Jan 2006, 479 SCRA 307 (2006) Rule 15.04- Mediator, Conciliator or Arbiter  Dee v. CA, GR No. 77439, 24 Aug 1989, 176 SCRA 651 (1989) Rule 15.05- Candid, Honest Advice Rule 15.06- Not to Claim Influence  Mercado v. Security Bank, GR No. 160445, 16 Feb 2006, 482 SCRA 502 (2006) Rule 15.07- Impress Compliance with Laws Rule 15.08- Dual Profession  Nakpil v. Valdez, AC No. 2040, 4 Mar 1998, 286 SCRA 758 (1998) Canon 16 Hold in Trust Client’s Moneys and Properties Art. 1491, Civil Code Rule 16.01- Account  Berbano v. Barcelona, AC No. 6084, 3 Sept 2003, 410 SCRA 258 (2003)  Licuanan v. Melo, AC No. 2361, 9 Feb 1989, 170 SCRA 100 (1989) Rule 16.02- Keep Client’s Fund Separate  Hernandez v. Go, AC No. 1526, 31 Jan 2005, 450 SCRA 1 (2005) Rule 16.03- Delivery of Funds: Lawyer’s Lien  Businos v. Ricafort, AM No. 4349, 22 Dec 1997, 283 SCRA 40 (1997)  Quilban v. Robinol, GR No. 83885, 29 Dec 1989, 171 SCRA 768 (1989)  Rayos v. Hernanez, GR No. 169079, 12 Feb 2007 Rule 16.04- No Borrowing, Lending  Barnachea v. Quicho, AC No. 5925, 11 Mar 2003, 399 SCRA 1 (2003)  Rubias v Batiller, GR No. L-35702, 29 May 1973, 51 SCRA 120 (1973)

Canon 17 Trust and Confidence  Cantiller v. Potenciano, AC No.3195, 18 Dec 1989, 180 SCRA 246 (1989)  In re Maquera, BM No. 793, 30 Jul 2004, 435 SCRA 417 (2004)  Solatan v. Inocentes, AC No. 6504, 9 Aug 2005, 466 SCRA 1 (2005)  Somosot v. Pontevedra, AC No. 4285, 2 May 2006, 488 SCRA 466 (2006)  Angalan v. Delante, AC No. 7181, 6 Feb 2009 Canon 18

Competence and Diligence

Rule 18.01- Client Consent with Collaborating Counsel Rule 18.02- Adequate Preparation Rule 18.03- Not to Neglect Legal Matters  Legarda v. CA, GR No. 94457, 10 Jun 1992, 209 SCRA 722 (1992)  Endaya v. OCA, AC No. 3967, 3 Sept 2003, 410 SCRA 344 (2003)  Carandang v. Obmina, AC No. 7813, 21 Apr 2009 Rule 18.04- Inform Client on Status of Case  Blanza v. Arcangel, AC No. 492. 5 Sept 1967, 21 SCRA 1 (1967)  Abay v. Montesino, AC No. 5718, 4 Dec 2003, 417 SCRA 77 (2003) Canon 19

Representation with Zeal

Rule 19.01- Fair and Honest Rule 138, sec. 20 (d) Rule 19.02- Rectify Client’s Fraud Rule 19.03- Control Proceedings Canon 20 Attorney’s Fees RA 5185 sec. 6 Rule 138, sec. 24, 32, Rules of Court  Quirante v. IAC, GR No. 73886, 31 Jan 1989, 169 SCRA 769 (1989)  Tanhueco v. de Dumo, AC No. 1437 and AC No. 1683, 25 Apr 1989, 172 SCRA 760 (1989)  Albano v. Coloma, AC No. 528, 11 Oct 1967, 21 SCRA 411 (1967)  Metrobank v. CA, GR Nos. 86100-03, 23 Jan 1990, 181 SCRA 367 (1990) Rule 20.01- Fee Guide  Roxas v. de Zuzuarregui, GR No. 152072, 31 Jan 2006, 481 SCRA 250 (2006)  Masmud v. NLRC, GR No. 183385, 13 Feb 2009

Rule 20.02- Client’s Consent of Fees for Referral  Urban Bank v. Peña, AC No. 4863, 7 Sept 2001, 364 SCRA 597 (2001) Rule 20.03- Client’s Consent of Acceptance of Fee Rule 138 sec. 20 (e) Rule 20.04- Avoid Compensation Controversy with Client Rule 138, sec. 24, 32, Rules of Court  Corpus v. CA, GR NO. L-40424, 30 Jun 1980, 98 SCRA 424 (1980) Canon 21- Preserve Client’s Confidence Rule 138 sec. 20 (e), Rules of Court Rule 130 sec. 21 (b), Rules of Court Art. 208, Revised Penal Code  Hilado v. David, GR No. L-961, 21 Sept 1949, 83 Phil 569 (1949)  Genato v. Silapan, AC No. 4078, 14 Jul 2003, 406 SCRA 75 (2003) Rule 21.02- Revelations of Confidence and Secrets Allowed Rule 21.02- Use of Information Received in Course of Employment Allowed Rule 21.03- Prohibition to Giving Information to Outside Agency Rule 21.04- Rule 21.05- Protection from Disclosure Rule 21.06- Prohibition of Indiscreet Conversation Rule 21.07- Not to Reveal that Lawyer was Consulted cf Rule 15.01, Rule 14.03 Canon 22

Withdrawal of Services for Good Cause

Rule 22.01- Good Causes for Withdrawal of Services  Domingo v. Aquino, GR No. L-28078, 19 Apr 1971, 38 SCRA 472 (1971)  Montano v. IBP, aM No. 4215, 21 May 2001, 358 SCRA 1 (2001) Rule 22.02 Duties of Lawyer who Withdraws  Obano v. Figueras, GR No. 134854, 18 Jan 2000, 322 SCRA 148 (2000) Specific Rules of Practice 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice, Sup Ct. AM No. 02-8-13-SC, promulgated July 6, 2004  Spouses Santuyo v. Hidalgo, AC No. 5838, 17 Jan 2005, 448 SCRA 282 (2005)  Sicat v. Ariola. AC. 5864, 15 Apr 2005, 456 SCRA 93 (2005)

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Mondejar v. Rubia, AC Nos, 5907 and 5942, 21 Jul 2006, 496 SCRA 1 (2006) Lee v. Tombago, AC No. 5281, 12 Feb 2008

Discipline of Lawyers Rules of Court, Rule 139-B Supreme Court Bar Matter No. 1755, dated September 25, 2007.