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    Forsuelo Legal Ethics Reporting

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    The document outlines proposed policies and considerations for a law firm in accepting new clients and billing clients. For accepting clients, the policies focus on maintaining client privacy and confidentiality, and only accepting cases where the firm has expertise. For billing, the key factors that would be considered include providing clients with cost estimates and updates, billing based on factors like time spent and case complexity, and avoiding disputes over fees. The policies are meant to balance protecting client interests with reasonable compensation of lawyers.

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    Forsuelo Legal Ethics Reporting

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    The document outlines proposed policies and considerations for a law firm in accepting new clients and billing clients. For accepting clients, the policies focus on maintaining client privacy and confidentiality, and only accepting cases where the firm has expertise. For billing, the key factors that would be considered include providing clients with cost estimates and updates, billing based on factors like time spent and case complexity, and avoiding disputes over fees. The policies are meant to balance protecting client interests with reasonable compensation of lawyers.

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    The document outlines proposed policies and considerations for a law firm in accepting new clients and billing clients. For accepting clients, the policies focus on maintaining client privacy and confidentiality, and only accepting cases where the firm has expertise. For billing, the key factors that would be considered include providing clients with cost estimates and updates, billing based on factors like time spent and case complexity, and avoiding disputes over fees. The policies are meant to balance protecting client interests with reasonable compensation of lawyers.

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    Forsuelo Legal Ethics Reporting

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    Slaghard Aneraj
    The document outlines proposed policies and considerations for a law firm in accepting new clients and billing clients. For accepting clients, the policies focus on maintaining client privacy and confidentiality, and only accepting cases where the firm has expertise. For billing, the key factors that would be considered include providing clients with cost estimates and updates, billing based on factors like time spent and case complexity, and avoiding disputes over fees. The policies are meant to balance protecting client interests with reasonable compensation of lawyers.

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    1. Assume that you are lawyers in a law firm, what will be your policies in accepting clients and why?

    POLICY CANON / RULE (CODE OF SAMPLE SCENARIO WHY ?


    PROFESSIONAL (Every policy or criteria has pros and cons, the reason why I
    (Just use characters would like us to present this as well to give a more realistic
    RESPONSIBILITY) *pls
    A,B,C) perspective on our report and not just reflect the idealistic
    indicate the whole rule or
    canon, not just the number* answers.)

    PROS CONS REMARKS

    (What are the (What are the (Other points you wish
    positive impacts of negative impacts to share but cannot be
    this policy to the of this policy to the classified as pro or con)
    client/ to the firm) client/ to the firm)

    1. Privacy and sensitivity CANON 21 - A LAWYER SHALL A is the counsel of B in a It assures the clients CANON 17 - A LAWYER
    to the personal PRESERVE THE CONFIDENCE rape case. C best friend the confidentiality of OWES FIDELITY TO THE
    information of the AND SECRETS OF HIS CLIENT of B, a work mate of A the nature of their CAUSE OF HIS CLIENT
    clients. EVEN AFTER THE ATTORNEY- wanted to know the complaints. AND HE SHALL BE
    CLIENT RELATION IS details if A was being
    Develops the trust MINDFUL OF THE TRUST
    TERMINATED. raped or had consented
    and confidence of AND CONFIDENCE
    to the sexual activity.
    Rule 21.01 - A lawyer shall not the client to his/her REPOSED IN HIM.
    B should not disclose the counsel.
    reveal the confidences or
    details of the complaint
    secrets of his client except;
    (a) When authorized by the of A to C, even if they are
    client after acquainting him of best friends, to protect A
    the consequences of the from any harassment in
    disclosure; the workplace or to
    (b) When required by law; protect her identity.

    (c) When necessary to collect


    his fees or to defend himself,
    his employees or associates or
    by judicial action.

    2. Expertise in handling CANON 18 - A LAWYER SHALL A seeks advice to B for It saves time, effort
    cases. SERVE HIS CLIENT WITH a land dispute in which and cost.
    COMPETENCE AND B had ample
    DILIGENCE. Proper handling of
    knowledge regarding
    cases is attributive
    Rules 18.01 - A lawyer shall not such cases.
    to obtain justice.
    undertake a legal service
    B should refrain from
    which he knows or should It may gauge
    handling such cases;
    know that he is not qualified to whether a case is
    render. However, he may instead refer it to most
    within your skills
    render such service if, with the competent lawyers
    and experience
    consent of his client, he can who are
    level.
    obtain as collaborating knowledgeable
    counsel a lawyer who is enough.
    competent on the matter.

    Rule 18.02 - A lawyer shall not


    handle any legal matter
    without adequate
    preparation.

    Rule 18.03 - A lawyer shall not


    neglect a legal matter
    entrusted to him, and his
    negligence in connection
    therewith shall render him
    liable.

    Rule 18.04 - A lawyer shall


    keep the client informed of
    the status of his case and shall
    respond within a reasonable
    time to the client's request for
    information.

    2. How will you bill your clients? What will be the factor that you will consider in billing your clients and why?

    CRITERIA/FACTOR IN BILLING SUPPORTING LAW OR WHY THE NEED TO PROS CONS


    CLIENTS CANON CONSIDER THIS FACTOR?

    1. Provide you with the details CANON 20 - A LAWYER That is to protect interests Protection for the lawyers
    of any costs involved by SHALL CHARGE ONLY FAIR of both parties. that they will be
    way of either quotation or AND REASONABLE FEES. compensated on the
    estimate and provide services they rendered
    Rule 20.01 - A lawyer shall be
    regular updated on the and protection for the
    guided by the following
    costs incurred or in clients not to be taken
    factors in determining his
    circumstances where the
    fees: advantage against
    costs are likely to increase
    unreasonable fees.
    from the original amount (a) the time spent and the
    advised. extent of the service
    rendered or required;

    (b) the novelty and difficulty


    of the questions involved;

    (c) The importance of the


    subject matter;
    (d) The skill demanded;

    (e) The probability of losing


    other employment as a
    result of acceptance of the
    proffered case;

    (f) The customary charges


    for similar services and the
    schedule of fees of the IBP
    chapter to which he
    belongs;

    (g) The amount involved in


    the controversy and the
    benefits resulting to the
    client from the service;

    (h) The contingency or


    certainty of compensation;

    (i) The character of the


    employment, whether
    occasional or established;
    and

    (j) The professional standing


    of the lawyer.

    Rule 20.02 - A lawyer shall, in


    case of referral, with the
    consent of the client, be
    entitled to a division of fees
    in proportion to the work
    performed and responsibility
    assumed.

    Rule 20.03 - A lawyer shall


    not, without the full
    knowledge and consent of
    the client, accept any fee,
    reward, costs, commission,
    interest, rebate or
    forwarding allowance or
    other compensation
    whatsoever related to his
    professional employment
    from anyone other than the
    client.

    Rule 20.04 - A lawyer shall


    avoid controversies with
    clients concerning his
    compensation and shall
    resort to judicial action only
    to prevent imposition,
    injustice or fraud.

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