a. Society
(1) Respect for Law and Legal Processes
(2) Efficient and Convenient Legal Services
(3) True, Honest Fair, Dignified and Objective Information on Legal Services
(4) Participation in the Improvement and Reforms in Legal System
(5) Participation in Legal Education Program
b. The Legal Profession
(1) Integrated Bar of the Philippines
(a) Membership and Dues
(2) Upholding the Dignity and Integrity of the Profession
(3) Courtesy, Fairness and Candor Towards Professional Colleagues
(4) No Assistance in Unauthorized Practice of Law
c. The Courts
(1) Candor, Fairness and Good Faith Towards the Courts
(2) Respect for Courts and Judicial Officers
(3) Assistance in the Speedy and Efficient Administration of Justice
(4) Reliance on Merits of Case, Not From Improper Influence Upon the Courts
d. The Clients
(1) Availability of Service Without Discrimination
(a) Services Regardless of Person’s Status
(b) Services as Counsel De Officio
(c) Valid Grounds for Refusal
(2) Candor, Fairness and Loyalty to Clients
(a) Confidentiality Rule
(b) Privileged Communications
(c) Conflict of Interest
(d) Candid and Honest Advice to Clients
(3) Client’s Moneys and Properties
(a) Fiduciary Relationship
(b) Co-Mingling of Funds
(c) Delivery of Funds
(d) Borrowing or Lending
(4) Fidelity to Client’s Cause
(5) Competence and Diligence
(a) Negligence
(b) Collaborating Counsel
(c) Duty to Apprise Client
(6) Representation with Seal Within Legal Bounds1avvphil
(7) Attorney’s Fees
(a) Acceptance Fees
(b) Contingency Fee Arrangements
(c) Attorney’s Liens
(d) Fees and Controversies with Clients
(e) Concepts of Attorney’s Fees
(i) Ordinary Concept
(ii) Extra-Ordinary Concept
(8) Preservation of Client’s Confidences
(a) When Allowed
(9) Withdrawal of Services
