CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPOSIBILITY

Promulgated 21 June 1998

CHAPTER I. THE LAWYER AND THE SOCIETY

CANON 1. A lawyer shall uphold the Constitution, obey the laws of the land, and promote respect for law and legal processes.
CANON 2. A lawyer shall make his legal services available in an efficient and convenient manner compatible with the independence, integrity, and effectiveness of the profession.

CANON 3. A lawyer, in making known his legal services shall use only true, honest, fair, dignified, and objective information or statement of facts.

CANON 4. A lawyer shall participate in the development of the legal system by initiating or supporting efforts in law reform and in the improvement of the administration of justice.

CANON 5. A lawyer shall keep abreast of legal developments, participate in continuing legal education programs, support efforts to achieve high standards in law schools as well as in the practical training of law students and assist in disseminating the law and jurisprudence.

CANON 6. These canons shall apply to lawyers in government services in the discharge of their tasks.

CHAPTER II. THE LAWYER AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION

CANON 7. A lawyer shall at all times, uphold the integrity and dignity of the legal profession and support the activities of the integrated bar.
CANON 8. A lawyer shall conduct himself with courtesy, fairness, and candor towards his professional colleagues, and shall avoid harassing tactics against opposing counsel.
CANON 9. A lawyer shall not, directly or indirectly, assist in the unauthorized practice of law.

CHAPTER III. THE LAWYER AND THE COURTS

CANON 10. A lawyer owes candor, fairness, and good faith to the court.
CANON 11. A lawyer shall observe and maintain the respect due to the courts and to judicial officers and should insist on similar conduct by others.
CANON 12. A lawyer shall exert every effort and consider it his duty to assist in the speedy and efficient administration of justice.
CANON 13. A lawyer shall rely upon the merits of his cause and refrain from any impropriety which tends to influence or gives the appearance of influencing the court.

CHAPTER IV. THE LAWYER AND THE CLIENT

CANON 14. A lawyer shall not refuse his services to the needy.
CANON 15. a lawyer shall observe candor, fairness, and loyalty in all his dealing and transactions with his clients.
CANON 16. A lawyer shall hold in trust all moneys and properties of his client that may come into his possession.
CANON 17. A lawyer owes fidelity to the cause of his client and he shall be mindful of the trust and confidence reposed in him.
CANON 18. A lawyer shall serve his client with competence and diligence.
CANON 19. A lawyer shall represent his client with zeal within the bounds of the law.
CANON 20. A lawyer shall charge only fair and reasonable fees.
CANON 21. A lawyer shall preserve the confidence and secrets of his client even after the attorney-client relation is terminated.
CANON 22. A lawyer shall withdraw his services only for good cause and upon notice appropriate in the circumstance.