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Undivided Allegiance to the Client A Must for Lawyers
Therefore, treachery and double-dealing is a ground for
disciplinary action.
CANON 15 - A LAWYER SHALL OBSERVE CANDOR,
FAIRNESS AND LOYALTY IN ALL HIS DEALINGS AND
TRANSACTIONS WITH HIS CLIENTS
Rule 15.03 A lawyer shall not represent
conflicting interests except by written consent of all
concerned given after a full disclosure of the facts.
CANON 15 - A LAWYER SHALL OBSERVE CANDOR,
FAIRNESS AND LOYALTY IN ALL HIS DEALINGS AND
TRANSACTIONS WITH HIS CLIENTS
Rule 15.03 A lawyer shall not represent
conflicting interests except by written consent of all
concerned given after a full disclosure of the facts.
When is there conflict of interest?
There is conflict of interest when there is inconsistency in the
interests of two or more opposing parties, such that in behalf
of one client, it is the lawyer's duty to fight for an issue or
claim, but it is also his duty to oppose it for the other client.
(Note: This also applies to government lawyers)
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The Supreme Court held that deliberate failure
to pay just debts and the issuance of
worthless checks constitute gross
misconduct, for which a lawyer may be
sanctioned with suspensions from the practice
of law. Lawyers are instruments for the
administration of justice and vanguards of our
legal system. Isidra Barrientos vs. Atty.
Elerizza Libiran-Meteoro (A.C. No. 6408,
August 31, 2004)
They are expected to maintain not only legal
proficiency but also high standards of
morality, honesty, integrity and fair dealing so
that the peoples faith and confidence in the
judicial system is ensured. (Ibid.)
They must at all times faithfully perform their
duties to society, to the bar, the courts and to
their clients, which include prompt payment of
financial obligations. They must conduct
themselves in a manner that reflects the
values and norms of the legal profession as
embodied in the Code of Professional
Responsibility. (Ibid.)