ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SCHOOL OF LAW LAW 1. LEGAL ETHICS Second Semester AY 2011-2012 Lecturer: Noel T. Canlas, B.S.

, Ll. B. Phone: 0917-8172485 (mobile); 0922-8619750 (mobile) 045-8881685 (office) E-mail: ntcanlas@yahoo.com; noel.t.canlas@up.edu.ph Course Meeting Information: Mondays: 7:30pm-9:30pm Consultation Hours by Appointment Primary Sources: Constitution; Rules of Court; Code of Professional Responsibility, New Code of Judicial Conduct; Supreme Court Decisions Secondary Sources: Treatises, Casebooks, Law Review Articles, and Committee Reports. Reference: Agpalo, Ruben, Legal and Judicial Ethics (2009, 8th Edition) SYLLABUS I. A. State Regulation Supreme Court Constitution Art. VIII sec 5 (5) Congress Constitution Art XII Sec 14 (2)Art. XVIII sec.10 A. What Constitutes Practice of Law 1. Cayetano v. Monsod, G.R. No. 100113, 201 SCRA 210 (1991) 2. Ruthie Lim-Santiago v. Atty. Carlos B. Sagucio, AC No. 6705, March 31, 2006 II. A. Legal Education B. Educational Qualifications Pre-Law: Rule 138 sec. 6, Rules of Court Law Proper: Rule 138 sec. 5, Rules of Court C. Citizenship Constitution, Art. XII sec. 14(2) D. Bar Examinations Rules of Court 138 secs. 7-16 REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW LEGAL PROFESSION

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Aguirre vs Rana, BM 1036, June 10, 2003

E. Good Moral Character 4. 5. 6. 7. Father Ranhilio C. Aquino et al vs. Atty. Edwin Pascua A.C. No.5095, November 28, 2007 In re: Judge Jaime V. Quitain, JBC No.013, August 22, 2007 Rodolfo M. Bernardo vs. Atty. Ismael F. Mejia, Adm Case No.2984, August 31, 2007 Velez vs. Atty. De Vera A.C. No. 6697, July 25, 2006

F. Law Student Practice Rule Rule 138-A. Rules of Court 8. Cruz vs. Mina, GR No. 154207, April 27, 2007

G. The Lawyers Oath H. Membership in the IBP 9. In re: Atty. Marcial Edillion, AM 1928, August 3, 1978 III. CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY THE LAWYER AND SOCIETY Maclver, The Social Significance of Professional Ethics Canon 1 Promote and Respect Law and Legal Process 2004 Rules on National Practice 10. Zaldivar v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 79690, 166 SCRA 316 (1988) 11. Spouses Santuyo v. Hidalgo 448 SCRA 282 (2005) 12. Sicat v. Ariola 456 SCRA 93 (2005) No Unlawful, Dishonest, Immoral, Deceitful Conduct Rule 1.01 13. Ui v. Bonifacio, Adm. Case No. 3319, June 8, 2000 14. Figueroa v. Barranco, SBC Case No. 519 276 SCRA 445 (1997) 15. Barrios v. Martines, AC No. 4585 442 SCRA 324 (2004) No Counseling to Defy Law Rule 1.02 16. 17. 18. 19. Donton vs. Dr. Tansingco, AC No. 6057, June 27, 2006 Velez vs. Atty. De Vera A.C. No. 6697, July 25, 2006 (supra) In re Terell 2 Phil 266 (1903) Estrada v. Sandiganbayan 416 SCRA 465 (2003)

Not to Encourage Lawsuit or Proceedings Rule 1.03 20. Saburnido v. Madrono, AC No. 4497, 366 SCRA 1 (2001) 21. Linsangan vs. Atty. Tolentino, AC No. 6672, September 4, 2009 Encourage Client to Avoid Controversy Rule 1.04

22. Ysasi III vs NLRC, GR No. 104599, March 11, 1994 23. Castaeda v. Ago, G.R. No. L-28546, 65 SCRA 505 (1975) Canon 2 Provide Efficient and Convenient Legal Services Not to Reject The Cause of the Defenseless or Oppressed Rule 2.01 IBP Handbook, Guidelines Governing Establishment and Operation of Legal Aid Office, Art. 1 sec 1 Not to Refuse to Give Legal Advice Rule 2.02 24. Santiago vs. Atty. Rafanan, AC No. 6252, October 5, 2004 No Solicitation -- Rule 2.03 Rule 138 sec. 27, Rules of Court 25. Linsangan vs. Atty. Tolentino, (supra) 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 26. Khan v. Simbillo, AC 5299, 409 SCRA 299 (2003) 27. Ulep v. Legal Clinic, BM NO. 553, 223 SCRA 378 (1993) No False of Misleading Firm Name Rule 3.02 28. Dacanay v. Baker and McKenzie 136 SCRA 349 (1985) 29. In the Matter of the Petition for Authority to Continue Use of the Firm Name Ozaeta Romulo, de Leon, etc. and Petition for Authority to Continue Use of Firm Name Sycip, Salazar, Feliciano etc. 92 SCRA 1 (1979) Partners Assuming Public Office Rule 3.03 Constitution Art. 6 sec. 14; Art. 7 sec 13; Art. 9 sec. 2 30. Samonte v. Gatdula, AM No. P-99-1292, 303 SCRA 756 (1999) Not Use Media to Attract Legal Business Rule 3.04 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 Canon 6 Canons Apply to Lawyers in Government Service RA 6713 sec. 4 31. Collantes v. Renomeron, AC No. 3056, 200 SCRA 584 (1991) 32. Diana Ramos vs. Atty. Jose R. Imbang, AC No. 6788, August23, 2007

Primary Duty: That Justice is Done Rule 6.01 33. Cuenca vs CA, GR No. 109870, December 1, 1995 Not to Use Public Position for Private Interest Rule 6.02 34. Ali vs Atty. Bubong, AC No. 4018, March 8, 2005 35. Olazo vs. Justice Tinga, AM No. 10-5-7-SC, December 07, 2010 Not to Accept Employment After Government Service Rule 6.03 RA 6713 sec. 7(b) RA3019 sec. 3 (d) 36. Gisela Huyssen vs Atty. Fred L. Gutierrez, AC No. 6707, March24, 2006 37. PNB v. Cedo, AC No. 3701, 243 SCRA 1 (1995) THE LAWYER AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION Canon 7 Uphold Dignity and Integrity of the Profession

38. In re 1989 Elections of the IBP 178 SCRA 398 (1989)

39. 40. 41. Santos v. Llamas 322 SCRA 529 (2000) Re: 2003 Bar Examinations BM 1222, Feb. 4, 2004 Letter of Atty. Cecilio Arevalo BM 1370 May 9, 2005

No False Statement Rule 7.01 Not to Support Unqualified Bar Applicant Rule 7.02 No Conduct Adversely Affecting the Profession Rule 7.03 42. Zaguirre v. Castillo 389 SCRA 659 (2003) Canon 8 Courtesy, Fairness, Candor Towards Professional Colleagues 43. Que vs. Atty. Revilla Jr. AC No. 7054, December 4, 2009 44. Camacho v. Pagulayan 328 SCRA 631 (2000) No Abusive and Improper Language Rule 8.01 Not to Encroach on Professional Employment Rule 8.02 45. L i n s a n g a n v s . A t t y . T o l e n t i n o ( s u p r a ) Canon 9 Unauthorized Practice of Law 46. 47. 48. 49. PP vs. Hon. Maceda, GR No. 89591-96, January 24, 2000 Zeta vs. Malinao, AM No. P-220, December 20, 1978 Tan and Pagayokan vs. Balajadia, GR No. 169517, March 14,2006 Aguirre v. Rana 403 SCRA 342 (2003)

Not to Delegate Work Rule 9.01 Not to Divide Legal Fees Rule 9.02

50. Lijauco vs. Atty. Terrado AC No. 6317, August 31, 2006 51. Plus Builders Inc. vs. Atty. Revilla Jr. AC No. 7056, September 13, 2006 THE LAWYER AND THE COURTS Canon 10 Observe Candor, Fairness and Good Faith Truthfulness Towards the Court Rules 10.01 Canon 32 ,CPE 52. Maligaya vs Atty. Donorilla Jr. AC No. 6198, September 15,2006 53. Manuel S. Sebastian vs Atty. Amily A. Bajar, AC No. 3731,September 7, 2007 54. Young v. Batuegas 403 SCRA 123 (2003) Not to Misquote or Misrepresent Contents of Paper Rule 10.02 55. Insular Life Employees Co. v. Insular Life Association 37 SCRA 7 (1970)

Observe Rules of Procedure - Rule 10.03 Rule 138, sec.20 (d) Rules of Court Canon 11 Respect Courts and Judicial Officers Proper Attire Rule 11.01 Punctuality Rule 11.02 Proper Language and Behavior Rule 11.03 56. 57. 58. 59. Atty. Barandon Jr. vs. Atty. Ferrer Sr. AC No. 5768, March 26, 2010 Ng vs. Atty. Alar, AC No. 7252, November 22, 2006 Sangalang v. IAC 177 Phil 87 (1989) In the matter of proceedings for disciplinary action against Atty. Almacen In, GR No. 27654, February 18, 1970

Not to Attribute to Judge Motives Rule 11.04 60. Asean Pacific Planners et al vs. City of Urdaneta et al, GR No.162525, September 23, 2008 Grievances Against Judge Rule 11.05 Constitution Art VII sec. 6 61. Judge Lacurom vs Atty. Jacoba, AC No. 5921, March 10, 2006 62. In the matter of proceedings for disciplinary action against Atty.Almacen In, GR No. 27654, February 18, 1970 Canon 12 Assist in Speedy and Efficient Administration of Justice Rule 138 sec. 20 (g) Rules of Court Adequate Preparation Rule 12.01 and Rule 18.02 63. De Espino vs Atty. Presquito, AM No. AC 4762, June 28, 2004

Forum Shopping Rule 12.02 Not to Delay Case Rule 12.03 64. Atty. Vaflor-Fabroa vs. Atty. Paguinto, AC No. 6273, March 15, 2010 Court Process Rule 12.04 65. Bugaring and RBBI vs Hon Espanol, GR No. 133090, January19, 2001 66. Manila Pest Control v. WCC 25 SCRA 700 (1968) 67. Malonzo v. Principe 447 SCRA 1 (2004) Proper Behavior Rule 12. 05 Rule 12.07 68. Sambajon et al. vs Atty. Suing, AC No 7062, September 26, 2006 PD 1829 Penalizing Obstruction of Justice Not to Testify on Behalf of Client Rule 12.08 69. PNB v. Uy Teng Piao 57 SCRA 337 (1932) Canon 13 Refrain from Act Giving Appearance of Influence 70. Nestle Phil. V. Sanchez 154 SCRA 542 (1987) 71. In re deVera 385 SCRA 285 (2003) No Extraordinary Attention Rule 13.01 No Public Statements to Media Rule 13.02 72. Cruz v. Salva 105 Phil 1151 (1959) 73. Martelino v. Alejandro 32 SCRA 106 (1970) 74. In re Request Radio TV Coverage 360 SCRA 248 (2001) 75. Foodsphere, Inc vs Atty. Mauricio Jr., AC No. 7199, July 22,2009 Not to Invite Outside Interference Rule 13.03 76. 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 14.01 Rule 138 sec 20 Rules of Court 77. Francisco vs. Atty. Portugal, AC No. 6155, March 14, 2006 Providing Counsel de Oficio Rule 14.02 Rule 138 sec31, 20 (h) Rule of Court Rule 116 sec 6-8 Rule 124 sec 2 PD 543

78. In Re: Atty. Adriano, GR No. L-26868, February 27, 1969 Valid Ground for Refusal Rule 14.03 79. Perez vs. Atty. Dela Torre, AC 6160, March 30, 2006 80. Canoy vs. Atty. Ortiz, AC No. 5485, March 16, 2005 Same Standard of Conduct for Paying and Non-Paying Clients Rule 14.04 81. In Re: Atty. Adriano (supra) RA 6003, RA6043, RA6035 Canon 15 Observe Candor, Fairness, Loyalty Rule 138 sec 3, Rules of Court Conflict of Interest Rule 15.01 and Rule 15.03 82. 83. 84. 85. Atty. Jalandoni vs. Atty. Villarosa, AC No. 5303, June 15, 2006 Hornilla vs. Atty. Salunat, AC No. 5804, July 01, 2003 Gonzales vs. Atty. Cabucana, AC No. 6836, January 23, 2006 San Jose Homeowners v. Romanillo AC No. 5580 July 15,2005

Privileged Communication Rule 15.02 86. Diana Ramos vs. Atty. Jose R. Imbang (supra) 87. Ma. Luisa Hadjula vs. Atty. Roceles F. Madianda, AC No. 6711, July 03, 2007 Mediator, Conciliator or Arbitrator -- Rule 15.04 88. Atty. Jalandoni vs. Atty. Villarosa (supra) Candid, Honest Advice Rule 15.05 89. Rollon vs Atty. Naraval, AC No. 6424, March 04, 2005 90. Yu vs. Bondal, AC No. 5534, January 17, 2005 Not State or Imply Influence Rule 15.06 91. Reddi vs. Atty. Sebrio Jr. AC No. 7027, January 30, 2009 Impress Compliance with Laws Rule 15.07 92. Rural Bank of Calape, Inc. vs. Atty. Florido, AC No. 5736, June18, 2010 Dual Profession Rule 15.08 93. Dr. Gamilla et al vs. Atty. Mario Jr. AC No. 4763, March 20,2003

Canon 16 Hold in Trust Clients Moneys and Properties Art 1491, Civil Code Account Rule 16.01 94. Atty. Salomon Jr. vs. Atty. Frial, AC No. 7820, September 12,2008

95. Almandarez Jr. vs. Atty. Langit, AC No.7057, July 25, 2006 96. Chua and Hsia vs. Atty. Mesina Jr. AC No. 4904, August 12,2004 Keep Clients Fund Separate Rule 16.02 97. Hernandez v. Go 450 SCRA 1 (2005) 98. Tarog vs. Atty. Ricafort, AC No. 8253, March 15, 2011 Delivery of Funds; Lawyers Lien Rule 16.03 99. Businos v. Ricafort 283 SCRA 40 (1997) 100. Quilban v. Robinol 171 SCRA 786 (1989) No Borrowing, Lending Rule 16.04 101. 102. Barnachea v. Quicho 399 SCRA 1 (2003) Rubias v. Batiller 51 SCRA 120 (1973)

Canon 17 Trust and Confidence 103. 104. 105. 106. 2004 Cantiller v. Potenciano 180 SCRA 246 (1968) Alisbo v. Jalandon 199 SCRA 321 (1991) Ngayan v. Tugade 193 SCRA 779 (1991) In re: Suspension of Atty Maquera from the Practice of Law BM 793 July 30,

Canon 18 Competence and Diligence 107.Parias vs. Atty. Paguinto, AC No. 6297, July 13, 2004 Client Consent with Collaborating Counsel Rule 18.01 108.De Juan vs. Atty. Baria III, AC No. 5817, May 27, 2004 109.Rollon vs Atty. Naraval (supra) Adequate Preparation Rule 18.02 110.Fernandez vs. Atty. Novero Jr. AC No. 5394, December 02,2002 Not to Neglect Legal Matters Rule 18.03 111.Barbuco vs. Atty. Beltran, AC No. 5092, August 11, 2004 112. Endaya v. Oca 410 SCRA 344 (2003) 113. Dalisay v. Mauricio AC No. 5655 April 22, 2005 Inform Client on Status of Case Rule 18.04 114.Ruiz vs. Santos, GR No. 166386, January 27, 2009 115.Sps. Soriano vs. Atty. Reyes, AC No. 4676, May 04, 2006 116.Somosot vs. Atty. Lara, AC No. 7024, January 20, 2009 Canon 19 Representation with Zeal 117.Sambajon et al vs Atty. Suing (supra)

Fair and Honest Rule 19.01 Rule 138 sec 20 (d) 118.Pena vs. Atty. Aparicio, AC No. 7298, June 25, 2007 119.Que vs. Atty. Revilla Jr (supra) Rectify Clients Fraud Rule 19.02 120.Pena vs. Atty. Aparicio (Supra) 121. Dalisay vs. Atty. Mauricio Jr (supra) 122.Donton vs. Dr. Tansingco (supra) Control Proceedings Rule 19.03 123.Atty. Solidon vs. Atty. Macalalad, AC No. 8158, February 24,2010 Canon 20 Attorneys Fees RA 5185 sec 6 Rule 138 sec 24; 32 Rules of Court 124.Masmud vs. NLRC, GR No. 183385, February 13, 2009 125.Atty. Orocio vs. Angulan et al, GR No. 179892-93, January 30,2009 126. Quirante v. IAC 169 SCRA 769 (1989) 127. Metrobank v CA 181 SCRA 367 (1981) 128. Research Services v. CA 266 SCRA 731 (1997) Fee Guide Rue 20.01 Clients Consent of Fees for Referral Rule 20.02 129. Urban Bank v. Pena 364 SCRA 597 (2001)

Clients Consent of Acceptance of Fee Rule 20.03 Rule 138 sec20 (e) Avod Compensation Controversy with Client Rule 20.04 Rule 138 sec 24, 32 Rules of Court 130.Ramos vs. Atty. Ngaseo, AC No. 6210, December 9, 2004 Canon 21 Preserve Clients Confidence Rule 138 sec 20(e) Rules of Court Rule 130 sec21 (b) Art. 208 Revised Penal Code 131. Hilado v David 83 Phil 569 (1949) 132.Bun Siong Yao vs. Atty. Leonardo A. Aurelio, AC No. 7023, March 30, 2006 133. Genato v Silapan 406 SCRA 75 (2003) 134.Junio vs. Atty. Grupo, AC No. 5020, December 18, 2001 Revelations of Confidence and Secrets Allowed Rule 21.01 Use of Information Received in Course of Employment Allowed Rule 21.02

135.Uy vs. Atty. Gonzales, AC No. 5280, March 30, 2004 Prohibition to Giving 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 21.07 Cf Rule 15.01, Rule 14.03 Canon 22 Withdrawal of Services For Good Cause Good causes for Withdrawal of Services Rule 22.01 136. Domingo v Aquino 38 SCRA 472 (1971) 137.Felicisimo M. Montano vs. IBP and Atty. Juan S. Dealca, AC No. 4215, May 21, 2001 138.Elisa V. Venterez et al vs. Atty. Rodrigo R. Cosme, AC No.7421, October 10, 2007 139.In Re: Atty. David Briones, AC No. 5486, August 15, 2001 140.Lim Jr vs. Atty. Villarosa (supra) Duties of Lawyer Who Withdraws Rule 22.02 141. Obando v. Figueras 322 SCRA 148 (2000)

IV.NEW CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT 1 . C A N O N 1 I N D E P E N D E N C E

1.01 Independent Judgment 142. Ramirez v. Macandog, 144 SCRA 634 1.02 Independence from Colleagues Rule 1.02 143. Tahil v. Eisma, 64 SCRA 378

1.03 Refrain from Influencing Outcome of Litigation 144. Contreras v. Solis, 260 SCRA 572

1.04 Not to Allow Social Relations to Influence Judgment 145. Romero v. Valle, 147 SCRA 197

1.05 No Inappropriate Connections With Other Branches of Government 146. Galman v. SB, 144 SCRA 43

1.06 Independent in Relation to Parties 148. Lorenzo v. Marquez, 162 SCRA 546 1.07 Safeguards for Discharge of Judicial Duties 147. Salud v. Alumbres, 404 SCRA 411

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2.CANON 2 INTEGRITY 2.01. Conduct Above Reproach; Perception 148. Alfonso v. Juanson, 228 SCRA 239

2.02Reaffirm People's Faith in Judiciary 149. Castillo v. Calanog, 199 SCRA 75

2.03Initiate Disciplinary Action Against Erring Lawyers 150. In re Sotto, 82 Phil. 595

3.CANON 3 IMPARTIALITY 3.01 Without Fear or Factor 151. In re Aguas, 1 Phil. 1

3.02 Enhances Confidence of the Public 153. Cabulisan v. Pagalilauan, 297 SCRA 593 3.03 Minimize Occasions for Disqualification 152. Paredes v. Abad, 56 SCRA 522

3.04 Comments on Proceedings 153. Facundo v. Berjamen, 180 SCRA 235

3.05Disqualification 154. Aparicio v. Andal, 175 SCRA 569 155.Gandioncov. P0aranda, 155 SCRA 725 3.06 Disclosure 156.Lorenzo v. Marquez, 162 SCRA 546 CANON 4 PROPRIETY 4.01Avoidance of Impropriety 157. 4 . 0 2 D i g n i t y 158. Liwanag v. Lustre, 306 SCRA 55 Talens v. Arceo, 259 SCRA 354

4.03 Relations with Lawyers 159. 4.4 People v. Maceda, 188 SCRA 532

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Javier v. de Guzman, 192 SCRA 434

4.05 Use of Residence 4.06 Free Expression 161. OCA v. Judge Floro, 486 SCRA 66

4.07Fiduciary Interests 4.08 Advancing Private Interests 162.A q u i n o v . L o n t o k , 1 8 4 S C R A 177 4.09 Confidential Information 163. Umale v. Villaluz, 51 SCRA 84

4.10 Other Activities 164. In re Manzano, 166 SCRA 246

4.11Practice of Law 165. 4.12 Form Associations 4.13-4.15Gifts 166. C A N O N 5 and Favors Tuazon v. Purugganan, 370 SCRA 511

Ompoc v. Torres, 178 SCRA 14 E Q U A L I T Y

5.01-5.05 Equality of Treatment 167. People v. lbasan, 129 SCRA 695

CANON 6 COMPETENCE AND DILIGENCE 6.01 Precedence of Duties 168. OCA v. Lansang, 186 SCRA 646

6.02Judicial Duties 169. Longboan v. Polig, 186 SCRA 547

6.03 Keeping up with Developments 170. People v. Salas, 143 SCRA 163

6.04 International Law 171. Enriquez v. Caminade, 485 SCRA 98

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6.05 Efficient and Prompt Delivery 172. 6.06 Order and Decorum 173. Romero v. Valle, 147 SCRA 197 Sangguniang Panlalawigan v. Albano, 260 SCRA 561

6.07 Incompatible Conduct GRADING PLAN A. Examinations

Mid-Term Exam 30% Final Exam - 40% There will be no make up exams. If an exam is missed, the students score for the missed exam will be O. B. C. Case Digest Logbook 15% Class Participation & Attendance 15%

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