Problem Areas in Legal Ethics Case List of Atty. Dechavez 3. Heck v. Gamotin, A.C. 5329, Mar.

18, 2014;
4. Areola v. Atty. Mendoza, A.C. 10135, Jan. 15, 2014;
I. PRACTICE OF LAW 5. Facturan v. Barcelona, A.C. No. 11069, Jun. 8, 2016)
A. Concept
1. In re Edillon, A.C. No. 1928, Dec. 19. 1980;
IV. DUTY OF THE LAWYER TO HIS PROFESSION
2. Re: Letter of the U.P. Law Faculty to the SC on the
Allegations of Plagiarism and Misrepresentations in the SC,
A. Duty to Maintain the Dignity of the Profession
A.M. No. 10-10-4-SC, Mar. 8, 2011;
1. (Bansig v. Celera, AC 5581, Jan. 14, 2014;
3. Dizon v. De Taza, A.C. No. 7676, Jun. 10, 2014;
2. Nuezca v. Villa Garcia, A.C. No. 8210, Aug. 8, 2016)
4. Pichon v. Agleron, A.C. No. 5359, Mar. 10, 2014;
5. Brunet v. Guaren, A.C. No. 10164, Mar. 14, 2014;
B. Duty of Courtesy towards Fellow Lawyers
6. Sanchez v. Aguilos, A.C. No. 10543, Mar. 16, 2016
1. (Saberon v. Larong, A.C. No. 6567, Apr. 16, 2008;
7. Pacao v. Limos, A.C. No. 11246, Jun. 14, 2016;
2. Gimeno v. Zaide, AC 10303, April 21, 2015;
8. Plumptre v. Rivera, A.C. No. 11350, Aug. 9, 2016)
3. Noble v. Ailes, AC 10628, July 1, 2015;
4. Malabed v. De la Pena, A.C. No. 7594, Feb. 9, 2016)
B. Qualifications (In the Matter of the Admission to the Bar
and Oath-Taking of Successful Bar Applicant
C. Duty to be Fair to Fellow Lawyers
1. Al C. Argosino, B.M. No. 712 July 13, 1995;
(Binay-an v. Addog, AC 10449, July 28, 2014)
2. Alawi v. Alauya, A.M. No. SDC-97-2-P, Feb. 24, 1997;
3. Aguirre v. Rana, B.M. No. 1036, Jun. 10, 2003;
D. Duty to Prevent Unauthorized Practice of Law
4. In re Dacanay, B.M. No. 1678, Dec. 7, 2007;
1. (Tapay v. Bancolo, AC 9604, Mar. 20, 2013;
5. Llunar v. Ricafort, A.C. No. 6484, Jun. 16, 2015;
2. Angeles v. Baggay, AC 8103, Dec. 3, 2014)
6. Caronan v. Caronan, A.C. No. 11316, Jul. 12, 2016)

C. Appearance of Non-lawyers
V. DUTY OF THE LAWYER TO THE COURTS
1. In re Joaquin, 241 SCRA 405;
2. Catimbuhan v. Cruz, G.R. 51813-14, Nov. 29, 1983;
A. Duty of Candor (Umaguing v. De Vera, A.C. No. 10451, Feb. 4,
3. Cruz v. Mina, G.R. 154207, April 27, 2007;
2015)
4. PAFLU vs. Binalbagan Isabela Sugar Co., 42 SCRA 302
B. Duty of Respect
D. Sanctions for Practice or Appearance Without Authority
1. (Nestle Phils. V. Sanchez, 154 SCRA 542;
1. Villahermosa v. Caracol, A.C. No. 7325, Jan. 21, 2015)
2. Maglucot-Aw v. Maglucot, 295 SCRA 78;
3. Habawel v. CTA, G.R. No. 174759, Sep. 7, 2011;
E. Public Officials and Practice of Law
4. In re Kapunan, A.M. No. 13-11-09 SC, Aug. 12, 2014;
1. Ramos v. Manalac, 89 Phil. 270;
5. Enriquez v. Lavadia, A.C. No. 5686, June 16, 2015)
2. In re David, 93 Phil. 461
3. Peo v. Villanueva, 14, SCRA 109
C. Duty to Assist in the Admin of Justice
4. Noriega v. Sison, 125 SCRA 293;
1. (Crisostomo v. Nazareno, A.C. No. 6677, June 10, 2014;
5. Lingan v. Baliga, A.C. No. 5377, June 30, 2014;
2. De los Santos v. Barbosa, AC 6681, July 17, 2015;
6. Eustaquio v. Navales, A.C. No. 10465, June 8, 2016;
3. Floran v. Ediza, A.C. No. 5325, Feb. 9, 2016)
7. Fajardo v. Alvarez, A.C. No. 9018, April 20, 2016
D. Duty to Refrain from Impropriety
F. Lawyers Authorized to Represent the Government
1. (In re Almacen, 31 SCRA 532;
2. In re Bagabuyo, A.C. No. 7006, Oct. 9, 2007)
II. LAWYERS’ OATH
VI. DUTY OF THE LAWYER TO HIS CLIENTS
1. (Ong v. De Los Santos, A.C. 10179, March 4, 2014;
2. Madrid v. Dealca, A.C. 7474, Sept. 9, 2014;
3. Salabao v. Villaruel, A.C. No. 8084, Aug. 4, 2015; A. Duty not to Refuse to Provide His Services
1. (Nery v. Sampana, A.C. No. 10196, Sep. 9, 2014;
4. Nulada v. Paulma, A.C. No. 8172, April 12, 2016;
5. Kruysel v. Abion, A.C. No. 5951, July 12, 2016) 2. Ruby v. Bayot, A.C. No. 10558, Feb. 23, 2015;
3. Campugan v. Caluya, A.C. No. 8261/8725, Mar. 11,
2015)
III. DUTY OF THE LAWYER TO THE SOCIETY
B. Duty of Confidentiality
1. (Aninon v. Sabitsana, A.C. No. 5098, Apr. 11, 2012;
A. Duty to Uphold the Constitution and Obey the Laws of the Land
2. Lee v. Simando, A.C. No. 9537, Jun. 10, 2013;
1. (Jimenez v. Verano, A.C. 8108, July 15, 2014;
3. Samson v. Era, A.C. No. 6664, Jul 15, 2013;
2. Foster v. Agtang, A.C. 10579, Dec. 10, 2014;
3. Agot v. Rivera, A.C. 8000, Aug. 5, 2014; 4. Jimenez v. Francisco, A.C. No. 10548, Dec. 10, 2014;
5. Diongzon v. Mirano, A.C. No. 2404, Aug. 17, 2016)
4. Re: Violation of Rules on Notarial Practice,
5. A.M. 09-6-01-SC, Jan. 21, 2015;
6. Chu v. Guico, A.C. 10573, Jan. 13, 2015; C. Duty of Loyalty
7. Sosa v. Mendoza, A.C. 8776, Mar. 23, 2015; 1. (Justo v. Galing, A.C. No. 6174, Nov. 16, 2011;
8. ACA v. Salvado, A.C. No. 10952, Jan. 26, 2016; 2. Sabitsana v. Muertegui, G.R. No. 181359, Aug. 5, 2013;
9. Canlapan v. Balayo, A.C. 10605, Feb. 17, 2016; 3. Daging v. Davis, A.C. No. 9395, Nov. 12, 2014;
10. De Veza v. Del Prado, A.C. No. 9574, Jun. 21, 2016; 4. Jimenez v. Francisco, A.C. No. 10548, Dec. 10, 2014;
11. Perez v. Katindig and Baydo, A.C. 5816, Mar. 10, 2015; 5. Anglo v. Valencia, A.C. No. 10567, Feb. 25, 2015;
12. Ecraela v. Atty. Pangalangan, A.C. 10676, Sept. 8, 2015; 6. Tulio v. Buhangin, A.C. No. 7110, Apr. 20, 2016)
13. Advincula v. Advincula, A.C. No. 9226, Jun. 14, 2016)
D. Duty of Fidelity
B. Duty to Make His Legal Services Available to the Public 1. (Trinidad v. Villarin, A.C. No. 9310, Feb. 27, 2013;
(Purpose for the Establishment of Legal Aid Offices in IBP 2. Pesto v. Millo, A.C. No. 9612, Mar. 13, 2013;
Chapters) 3. Ramirez v. Margallo, A.C. No. 10537, Feb. 3, 2015;
4. Maglente v. Agcaoili, A.C. No. 10672, Mar. 18, 2015;
5. Re: Decision dated Aug. 19, 2008, 3rd Division, Court of
C. Duty to Observe Candor and Fairness
(In re Ozaeta, 92 SCRA 1, Jul. 30, 1979) Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 79904 v. Atty. Ferrer, A.C.
No. 8037, Feb. 17, 2016;
6. AVIDA v. Argosino, A.C. No. 7437, Aug. 16, 2016)
D. Duty to Take Part in the Improvement of the Legal System

E. Duty to Keep Abreast with Legal Development

E. Duty of Fiduciary (Jison v. Jiz, A.C. No. 9615, Mar 5, 2013;
1. (Bumactao v. Atty. Fano, A.C. 10286, Apr. 7, 2014;
1. San Pedro v. Mendoza, A.C. No. 5440, Dec 10, 2014;
2. Uy v. Atty. Maghari, A.C. 10525, Sept. 1, 2015;
2. Luna v. Galarrita, A.C. No. 10662, Jul. 7, 2015;
3. Aims and Objectives of MCLE;
3. Foronda v. Alvarez, A.C. No. 9976, Jun. 25, 2014;
4. Arnado v. Adaza, A.C. No. 9834, Aug. 26, 2015)
4. Navarro v. Solidum, A.C. No. 9872, Jan 28, 2014;
5. Viray v. Sanicas, A.C. No. 7337, Sep. 29, 2014;
F. Duty of a Lawyer Employed in the Government
6. Concepcion v. De la Rosa, A.C. No. 10681, Feb. 3,
1. ( PCGG v. Sandiganbayan, 455 SCRA 526;
2015;
2. Catu v. Rellosa, 546 SCRA 209;
7. Yu v. De la Cruz, A.C. No. 10912, Jan. 19, 2016;

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 8. Ramos v. Mandagan, A.C. No. 11128, Apr. 6, 2016; 2. Ongcuangco v. Pinlac, A.M. No. RTJ-14-2402, Apr. 15,
9. Malangas v. Zaide, A.C. No. 10675, May 31, 2016) 2015)

2. Integrity
F. Duty of Fairness 1. (Anonymous v. Achas, A.M. No. MTJ-11-1801, Feb. 27,
1. (Cadavedo v. Lacaya, G.R. No. 173188, Jan. 15, 2014; 2013;
2. Dalupan v. Gacott, A.C. No. 5067, Jun. 29, 2015) 2. In re Gregory Ong, A.M. No. SB-14-21-J, Sept. 23, 2014;
3. Barias v. Rubia, A.M. No. RTJ-14-2388, Jun. 10, 2014)
G. Duty of Competence and Diligence
1. (Penilla v. Alcid, A.C. No. 9149, Sep 4, 2013; 3. Impartiality
2. Sotto v. Palicte, G.R. No. 159691, Feb. 17, 2014; 1. (Bernas v. Reyes, A.M. MTJ-09-1728, Jul. 21, 2010;
3. Figueras v. Jimenez, A.C. No. 9116, Mar. 12, 2014; 2. Jorda v. Bitas, A.M. RTJ-14-2376, Mar. 4, 2014;
4. Baens v. Sempio, A.C. No. 10378, Jun. 9, 2014; 3. Lopez v. Lucmayon, A.M. No. MTJ-13-1837, Sept. 24,
5. Foronda v. Alvarez, A.C. No. 9976, Jun. 25, 2014; 2014;
6. Layos v. Villanueva, A.C. No. 8085, Dec. 1, 2014; 4. Tormis v. Paredes, A.M. No. RTJ-13-2366, Feb. 4, 2015;
7. Tejano v. Baterina, A.C. No. 8235, Jan. 27, 2015; 5. Pangandag v. Abinal, A.M. No. MTJ-16-1877, June 13,
8. Nonato v. Fudolin, A.C. No. 10138, Jun. 16, 2015; 2016)
9. Enriquez v. Lavadia, A.C. No. 5686, Jun. 16, 2015;
10. Francisco v. Flores, A.C. No. 10753; 4. Propriety
11. Gimena v. Sabio, A.C. No. 7178, Aug. 23, 2016) 1. (Lorenzana v. Austria, A.M. No. RTJ-09-2200, Apr. 2,
2014;
VII. DISCIPLINE OF LAWYERS 2. Arevalo v. Mantua, A.M. RTJ-13-2760, Nov. 19, 2014)

A. Nature and Characteristics of Disciplinary Actions Against 5. Equality

Lawyers
1. Sui Generis 6. Competence and Diligence
1. (Ylaya v. Gacott, A.C. No. 6475, Jan. 13, 2013; 1. (Oca v. Necessario, A.M. No. MTJ-07-1691, Apr. 2,
2. Bernaldez v. Anquilo-Garcia, A.C. 8698, Aug. 31, 2016) 2013;
2. Garado v. Torres, A.M. No. MTJ-11-1778, June 5, 2013;
2. Confidential 3. Carbajosa v. Patricio, A.M. No. MTJ-13-1834, Oct. 20,
(Tan v. Carpio Morales, G.R. 173940, Sept. 5, 2006) 2013;
4. Junio v. Beltran, A.M. RTJ-14-2367, Jan. 14, 2014;
3. Prescription 5. Tupal v. Rojo, A.M. MTJ-14-1842, Feb. 24, 2014;
(Calo v. De Gamo, A.C. 516, June 27, 1967) 6. Marcelo v. Pichay, A.M. MTJ-13-1838, Mar. 12, 2014;
7. Garay v. Venadas, A.M. No. RTJ-06-2000, June 16,
4. Res Ipsa Loquitor 2014;
(The Christian Spiritists in the Philippines v. Mangallay, A.C. No. 8. Uy v. Flores, A.M. RTJ-12-2332, June 25, 2014;
10483, Mar. 18, 2016) 9. Andres v. Nambi, A.C. No. 7158, Mar. 9, 2015
10. Complaint by Parreno against Justices Leagogo,
5. It may be initiated Motu Propio Ybanez, Lazaro-Javier, OCA IPI 14-220-CA-J, Mar. 17,
(Borres v. Abela, G.R. No. 131023, July, 17, 2007) 2015;
11. Bandoy v. Jacinto, A.M. No. RTJ-14-2399, Nov. 19,
B. Grounds for Disbarment 2015;
12. Balanay v. White, A.M. No. RTJ-16-2443, Jan. 11, 2016)
C. Proceedings
(Agno v. Cagatan, A.C. No. 4515, July 14, 2008; Tamaray v.
Daquis, A.C. No. 10868, Jan. 16, 2016) X. DISCIPLINE OF MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY

D. Discipline of Filipino Lawyer’s Practice in Foreign Jurisdiction A. Supreme Court

(In the matter of the charges of Plagiarism against J. Del Castillo,
E. Contempt A.M. No. 10-7-17—SC, Feb. 8, 2011)
1. (Montecillo v. Gica, G.R. L-36800, Oct. 21, 1974;
2. Silva v. Lee Jr., A.M. R-225-RTJ, Jan. 26, 1989; B. Lower Court Judges and Justices of the CA, SB and CTA
3. Laurel v. Francisco, A.M. No. RTJ-06-1992, July 6, 2010 (Office of the Court Administrator v. Amor, A.M. RTJ-08-2440, Oct.
4. Re Verified Complaint of Thomas Merdegia, IPI 13-205- 7, 2014;
CA-J, A.C. No. 10300, Dec. 10, 2013; Campos v. Campos, A.C. 8644, Jun. 20, 2014;
5. PhilComSat v. Lokin and Labastilla, A.C. No. 11139, Apr. OCA v. Tormis, Resolution 5, A.C. No. 9920, Aug. 30, 2016)
19, 2016)
C. Disqualification of Justices and Judges (Rule 137)
F. Effect of Pardon
(In re Atty. Tranquilino Rovero, A.C. No. 126, Dec. 29, 1980)

VIII. READMISSION TO THE BAR

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A. Lawyers who have been suspended 842635-code-of-professional-responsibility-AGPALO-
(Maniago v. De dios, A.C. No. 7472, Mar. 30, 2010)
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B. Lawyers who have been disbarred
(Cui v. Cui, L-18727, Aug. 1964)

C. Lawyers who have been repatriated

(In re Dacanay, B.M. No. 1678, Dec, 17, 2007)

Judicial Ethics (New Code of Judicial Conduct)

IX. NEW CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT

A. Bangalore Draft

B. Applicability of the Canons of Judicial Ethics and the Code of

Judicial Conduct

C. Qualities of an Ideal Judge

1. Independence
1. (Decena v. Malanyaon, A.M. No. RTJ-02-1669, Apr. 8,
2013;

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