Category: Legal Ethics

By Gabrielle Martina L. Diaz JD1 Lawyers are authorities of the Court, tasked to uphold the law of the land and defend the people who ask for their guidance and expertise. In the practice of this profession, lawyers are expected to perform and conduct themselves in a way that will preserve the dignity and integrity … Continue reading Humanitas, Aequitas et Sinceritas

By Mitzi Caryl T. Encarnacion JD 1 A lawyer bears obligations far beyond good citizenship's basic requirements. In fact, as a professional that studied the law, a lawyer should be an inspiration for others to imitate. In other words and in the respect of the law, a lawyer is expected to be a template in the … Continue reading Lawyer: the Exemplarman

By Keziah Joy Roa The Code of Professional Responsibility (CPR) serves as the ultimate guide and basis of the present Philippine Legal System. It provides guidelines for the continuing practice of law in a civil society and sees to it that legal ethics are observed. Through this, the value and credibility of the legal profession, … Continue reading Lawyers Don’t Mean Business

By Christien Derrick R. Chin JD-1 Canon 1 – A lawyer shall uphold the Constitution, Obey the Laws of the land, and promote respect for law and of legal processes. Rule 1.01 – A lawyer shall not engage in unlawful, dishonest, immoral, or deceitful conduct. This rule provides that a lawyer being one of the … Continue reading The Lawyer and Society

By Therese Mikaela Maravilla JD A lawyer must always account all the money or properties given by the client. Funds received from the client must be separated from personal accounts to avoid fraudulent instances. It is recommended for a lawyer to provide the client with receipts of the transactions made to provide full disclosure regarding … Continue reading Safe and Secure