ATENEO

DE ZAMBOANGA UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF LAW

Synthetic Overview of Legal & Judicial Ethics
2nd Semester SY 2018-2019

Fr. Ismael Jose III V. Chan-Gonzaga, SJ, JD


PART 1. UNDERSTANDING THE COURSE
(Understanding Legal Ethics In Context)

Required Readings: [Please read and understand]

• Roderick O’Brien, “Ethical Numbness: Some Glimpses of Lawyers Across Asia and the
South Pacific,” Journal of International Business Ethics, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2012).
• Letter of Sen. Jose W. Diokno to his eldest son, Jose Ramon I. Diokno dated October
23, 1972 at http://abogadoparasabayan.blogspot.com/2005_05_01_archive.html
• Justice Pompeyo Diaz (1981), Passion for Justice, 27 Ateneo Law Journal 81 (1983) at
http://www.mostlawfirm.net/resources/insights/passion-for-justice/
• The Lawyer’s Oath - Read, understand, and memorize the Lawyer’s Oath. Commit
it to heart.
• Rules of Court, Rule 138, Sec. 20 (Duties of attorneys)
• The Code of Professional Responsibility


PART 2. GENERAL PRINCIPLES

A. Who has supervision and control over the legal profession

• Supreme Court: Art. VIII, Sec. 5 (5), 1987 Constitution
• In re Cunanan, 94 Phil. 534 (1954).
• In the Matter of the Integration of the Bar of the Philippines, Supreme Court
Resolution dated January 9, 1973.

B. What is the Practice of Law?

• Cayetano v. Monsod, G.R. No. 10013, September 3, 1991

C. Requirements for admission to the Practice of Law

• Rules of Court, Rule 138, Sec. 1
• Rules of Court, Rule 138, Sec. 2
• Rules of Court, Rule 138, Sec. 17
• Rules of Court, Rule 138, Sec. 19
• Rules of Court, Rule 138, Sec. 18

Readings:
ü Constitution, Art. XII, Sec. 14 (2)

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 ü Republic Act No. 9225 (2003) - Dual Citizenship Act
ü Petition to Re-Acquire the Privilege to Practice Law by Epifanio Muneses, B.M.
No. 2112, July 24, 2012, with accompanying Supreme Court Resolution En Banc,
July 24, 2012
ü In re: Petition to sign roll of attorneys of Michael A. Medado, B.M. No. 2540, 24
September 2013

D. Requirements for admission to the Bar Examinations

• Rules of Court, Rule 138, Sec. 5
• Rules of Court, Rule 138, Sec. 6
• Republic Act No. 7662 (1993) - Legal Education Reform Act

Readings:
- Bar Matter No. 1153, March 9, 2010, Re: Letter of Atty. Estelito P. Mendoza
Proposing Reforms in the Bar Examinations Through Amendments to Rules
138, Sec. 5 & 6 of the Rules of Court
- Re: 2003 Bar Examinations, Atty. Daniel de Guzman, B.M. No. 1722, April 24,
2009

E. The importance of Good Moral Character as a requirement

• What is the scope of the good moral character requirement?

• Define the following, and give examples of each:
ü Good moral character
ü Moral turpitude
ü Immoral conduct
ü Grossly immoral conduct
ü Dishonest conduct
ü Deceitful conduct

Readings:
- In the Matter of the Disqualification of Bar Examinee Haron S. Meling in the 2002
Bar Examinations, 431 SCRA 146 (2004)
- In re Al C. Argosino, 246 SCRA 14 (1995
- The Promising Mr. Argosino, http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/868306/the-promising-
mr-argosino
- Republic Act No. 8049 (Anti-Hazing Law)
- Consolidated cases of Villareal vs. People of the Philippines, G.R. No. 151258,
People vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 154954, Dizon vs. People, G.R. No. 155101,
and Villa vs. Escalona, G.R. Nos. 178057 and 178080, February 1, 2012.

(a) Unlawful conduct

- Stemmerik vs. Mas, 589 SCRA 114 (2009)

(b) Moral turpitude

- Garcia v. Sesbreno, A.C. No. 7973 and A.C. No. 10457, Feb 3, 2015 (homicide)

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 (c) Dishonest, deceitful conduct

- People vs. Tuanda, 181 SCRA 692 (1989)
- Tan vs. Sabandal, 206 SCRA 473 (1992)
- Fernandez vs. Grecia, 223 SCRA 425 (1993)
- Freeman vs. Reyes, A.C. No. 6246, November 15, 2011
- Dizon v. de Taza, A.C. No. 7676, 10 June 2014

(d) Immoral conduct

- Ui vs. Bonifacio, 333 SCRA 38 (2000)
- Figueroa vs. Barranco, 276 SCRA 445 (1997)
- Cordova vs. Cordova, 179 SCRA 680 (1989)
- Calub vs. Suller, 323 SCRA 556 (2000)
- Garrido vs. Garrido, 611 SCRA 508 (2010)
- Ventura vs. Samson, 686 SCRA 430 (2012)
- Ong v. de los Santos, A.C. No. 10179, 04 March 2014

F. Unauthorized practice of law

(a) In general

- Cruz vs. Mina, 522 SCRA 387 (2007)
- Spouses Suarez vs. Salazar, G.R. No. 139281, September 29, 1999
- Aguirre vs. Rana, B.M. No. 1036, June 10, 2003
- Office of the Court Administrator vs. Ladaga, A.M. No. P-99-1287, Jan. 26, 2001
- Alawi vs. Alauya, A.M. No. SDC-97-2-P, February 24, 1997

(b) Exception: (when non-lawyers can appear)

- Rules of Procedure for Small Claims Cases, A.M. No. 08-8-7-SC, effective October
1, 2008, Sec. 17.

(c) Liability for unauthorized practice

- ROC Rule 71 - Contempt of court
- RA 6713, Sec. 7(b) and 11


PART 3. THE LAWYER’S DUTY TO SOCIETY

CANON 1 - A lawyer shall uphold the constitution, obey the laws of the land and
promote respect for law of and legal processes.

- In re Gutierrez, 5 SCRA 661 (1962) [moral turpitude defined]
- Estrada vs. Sandiganbayan, 416 SCRA 465 (2003)
- Jimenez v. Verano, A.C. No. 8108 and A.C. No. 10299, 15 July 2014 (Alabang
Boys, DOJ Secretary Raul Gonzalez)

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 - Tan v. Diamante, A.C. No. 7766, 05 August 2014 (fabrication of court order)
- Saburnido vs. Madrono, G.R. AC No. 4497, Sept. 26, 2001
- Castaneda vs. Ago, 65 SCRA 505 (1975)
- ADR Act of 2004, Rep. Act No. 9285, Chapters 1 & 2

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 2, Rules 2.01-2.02, CPR

- Rep. Act No. 10389, Recognizance Act of 2012
- Ulep v. Legal Clinic, B.M. No. 553, June 17, 1993
- Linsangan v. Tolentino, A.C. No. 6672, September 4, 2009
- Villatuya v. Tabalingcos, A.C. No. 6622, July 10, 2012 [business conflicts]

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

- Khan v. Simbillo, A.C. No. 5299, August 19, 2003

- Dacanay v. Baker & McKenzie, A.C. No. 2131, May 10, 1985
- In re Petition of Sycip, G.R. No. X92-1, July 30, 1979

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.

- Mandatory Legal Aid Service for Practicing Lawyers, Bar Matter No. 2012
approved February 10, 2009
- Mandatory Continuing Legal Education
- Bar Matter No. 850, amended by S.C. Resolution dated 17 February 2015, and
amendment of Rule 7, Sec. 2 (a) effective 24 June 2015
- Bar Matter No. 1922 dated June 3, 2008
- Letter of Atty. Rodrigo Cruz Lim to Justice R. Abad, G.R. No. 191837, July 20,
2013
- S.C. Resolution dated 14 January 2014
- Rodriguez Manahan v. Flores, A.C. No. 8974, November 13, 2013
- Rivera-Pascual v. Spouses Lim, G.R. No. 191837
- Arnado v. Atty. Homobono Adaza, A.C. No. 9834, August 26, 2015

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

- Republic Act No. 6713, Sec. 4 (1989)

- People vs. Pineda, 20 SCRA 748 (1967)

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 - Vitriolo vs. Dasig, 400 SCRA 172 (2003)
- Huyssen v. Gutierrez, 485 SCRA 244 (2006)
- Ramos vs. Imbang, 530 SCRA 759 (2007)
- Query of Atty. Karen M. Silverio, 596 SCRA 378 (2009)
- PCGG vs. Sandiganbayan, 455 SCRA 526 (2005)

PART 4. 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

- Guevarra v. Atty. Eala, A.C. No. 7136, August 1, 2007.
- In re Diao, A.C. No. 244, March 29, 1963
- RA 6397 - Integrated Bar of the Philippines
- In re 1989 Elections of the IBP, 178 SCRA 398 (1989)
- 2009 IBP Elections 638 SCRA 1 (2010)
- Velez vs. De Vera, 496 SCRA 345 (2006)
- Letter of Atty. Cecilio Arevalo, 458 SCRA 209 (2005)

CANON 8 - A lawyer shall conduct himself with courtesy, fairness and candor
towards his professional colleagues, and shall avoid harassing tactics against
opposing counsel

- Bugarin vs. Espanol, 349 SCRA 687 (2001)
- Barandon vs. Ferrer, 616 SCRA 529 (2010)
- Espina v. Chavez, A.C. No. 7250, April 20, 2015
- Alcantara vs. Pefianco, 393 SCRA 247 (2002)
- Gimeno v. Zaide, A.C. No. 10303, 22 April 2015
- Camacho vs. Pangulayan, 328 SCRA 631 (2000)
- Binay-an v. Addog, A.C. No. 10449, 28 July 2014 (case involved IPs)

CANON 9 - A lawyer shall not, directly or indirectly, assist in the unauthorized
practice of law

- Halili vs. CIR, G.R. No. L-24864, April 30, 1985, 136 SCRA 113 (1985)
- Lijuaico vs. Terrado, A.C. No. 6317, August 31, 2006, 500 SCRA 301 (2006)


PART 5. THE LAWYER AND THE COURTS:

CANON 10 - A lawyer owes candor, fairness and good faith to the court

- Ting Dumali vs. Torres, 427 SCRA 108 (2004)
- Masinsin vs. Albano, 232 SCRA 631 (1994)
- Young vs. Batuegas, 403 SCRA 123 (2003)
- Insular Life Employees Co. vs. Insular Life Association, 37 SCRA 244 (1971)
- Hipos, Sr. vs. Bay, 581 SCRA 674 (2009)
- Plagiarism cases

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 ü Re: Letter of the UP Law Faculty, 633 SCRA 428 (2010), March 8, 2011
ü Re: Letter of the UP Law Faculty, 644 SCRA 543 (2011), June 7, 2011
ü In the Matter of Charges of Plagiarism against Associate Justice Mariano
Del Castillo, 642 SCRA 11 (2011)
ü In re Lozanos, A.M. No. 10-1-13-SC and 109-9-SC, June 15, 201

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

- ROC Rule 138, Sec. 20 (d)
- Bueno vs. Raneses, A.C. No. 8383, December 11, 2012, 687 SCRA 711 (2012)
- Interview with Atty. Lorna Kapunan on Corruption in the Judiciary, A.M. No. 13-
11-09-SC, Resolution, dated 12 August 2014
- Areola vs. Mendoza, A.C. No. 10135, January 15, 2014
- Soriano and Padilla vs. CA, 363 SCRA 725 (2001)
- Lacurom vs. Jacoba, 484 SCRA 206 (2006)
- Baculi vs. Battung, A.C. No. 8920, September 28, 2011, 698 SCRA 209 (2011)
- Embido vs. Pe, Jr., A.C. No. 6832, October 22, 2013, 708 SCRA 1 (2013)
- Madrid vs. Dealca, A.C. No. 7474, September 9, 2014
- Maceda vs. Vasquez, 221 SCRA 464 (1993)

CANON 12 - A lawyer shall exert every effort and consider it his duty to assist in
the speedy and efficient administration of justice

- Malonzo vs. Principe, 447 SCRA 1 (2004)
- Saa vs. IBP-CBD, 598 SCRA 6 (2009)
- Plus Builders, Inc. vs. Revilla, Jr., 578 SCRA 432 (2009)
- PNB vs. Uy Teng Piao, 57 Phil. 337 (1932)

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

- Nestle Phils. vs. Sanchez, 154 SCRA 542 (1987)
- In re De Vera, 385 SCRA 285 (2003)
- Perez vs. Estrada, 360 SCRA 248 (2001)
- Foodsphere, Inc. vs. Mauricio, 593 SCRA 367 (2009)
- Maglasang vs. People, 190 SCRA 306 (1990)
- Lantoria vs. Bunyi, 209 SCRA 528


PART 6. THE LAWYER AND THE CLIENT

Questions:
• What is the nature of the attorney-client relationship?
• When and how is the attorney-client relationship created? Why is it important to
know this?
• What are the lawyer’s responsibilities for the duration of the attorney-client
relationship? After the relationship is terminated?

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Cases:
• Burbe v. Magulta, A.C. No. 99-634, June 10, 2002.
• Hadjula v. Madianda, A.C. No. 6711, July 3, 2007.

CANON 14 - A lawyer shall not refuse his services to the needy

- Ledesma v. Climaco, G.R. No. 23815, June 28, 1974
- ROC Rule 138, Sec. 31
- ROC Rule 138, Sec. 20 (h)
- ROC Rule 116, Sec. 6-8
- ROC Rule 124, Sec. 2
- A.M. No. 08-11-7-SC, September 10, 2009 effective September 27, 2009
- Rep. Act No. 6033
- Rep. Act No. 6034
- Rep. Act No. 6035
- Rep. Act No. 6036
- Rep. Act No. 9406 (2007), Sec. 16-D
- P.D. No. 543
- People v. Sta. Teresa, G.R. No. 130663, March 20, 2001
- People vs. Ingco, 42 SCRA 170 (1971)

CANON 15 - A lawyer shall observe candor, fairness and loyalty in all his dealings
and transactions with his clients

- Lopez v. Aquino, G.R. No. L-28078, April 29, 1971
- Gillego v. Diaz, G.R. No. L-27428, May 29, 1971
- Castaneda vs. Ago, 65 SCRA 505 (1975)
- ADR Act of 2004, Rep. Act No. 9285, Chapters 1 & 2
- Mercado vs. Security Bank, 482 SCRA 501 (2006)
- Nakpil vs. Valdez, 286 SCRA 758 (1998)

CANON 16 - A lawyer shall hold in trust all moneys and properties of his client
that may come into his profession

- Art. 1491, Civil Code
- Zalamea v. De Guzman, A.C. No. 7387, November 3, 2016
- Berbano vs. Barcelona, 410 SCRA 258 (2003)
- Licuanan vs. Melo, 170 SCRA 100 (1989)
- Hernandez vs. Go, 450 SCRA 1 (2005)
- Businos vs. Ricafort, 283 SCRA 40 (1997)
- Quilban vs. Robinol, 171 SCRA 768 (1989)
- Rayos vs. Hernandez, G.R. No. 169079, February 12, 2007
- Barnachea vs. Quicho, 399 SCRA 1 (2003)
- Navarro vs. Solidum, A.C. No. 9872, January 28, 2014

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

- Angalan vs. Delante, 578 SCRA 113 (2009)

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 - Quilban v. Robinol
- Cantiller vs. Potenciano, 180 SCRA 246 (1989)
- In re Maquera, 435 SCRA 417 (2004)
- Mattus v. Villaseca, A.C. No. 7922, October 1, 2013


CANON 18 - A lawyer shall serve his client with competence and diligence

- Warriner v. Dublin, A.C. No. 5239, November 18, 2013
- Tejano v. Baterina, A.C. No. 8235, January 27, 2015
- Llunar v. Ricafort, A.C. No. 6484, June 16, 2015
- Legarda vs. CA, 209 SCRA 722 (1992)
- Endaya vs. Oca, 410 SCRA 344 (2003)
- Carandang vs. Obmina, A.C. No. 7813, April 21, 2009
- Agot vs. Rivera, 732 SCRA 12 (2014)
- Blanza vs. Arcangel, 21 SCRA 1 (1967)
- Abay vs. Montesino, 417 SCRA 77 (2003)
- Lagua v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 173390, June 27, 2012

CANON 19 - A lawyer shall represent his client with zeal within the bounds of the
law

- Rule 138, Sec. 20 (d)
- Millare vs. Montero, 246 SCRA 1

CANON 20 - A LAWYER SHALL CHARGE ONLY FAIR AND REASONABLE FEES

- Roxas vs. de Zuzuarregui, 481 SCRA 250 (2006)
- Masmud vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 183385, February 13, 2009
- Urban Bank vs. Pena, 364 SCRA 597 (2001)
- ROC Rule 138, Sec. 20 (e)
- ROC Rule 138, Sec. 24, 32
- Corpus vs. CA, 98 SCRA 424 (1980)
- Malvar v. Kraft Foods, G.R. No. 183952, September 9, 2013
- Balingit v. Cervantes & Delarmente, A.C. No. 11059, November 9, 2016
- Quirante vs. IAC, 169 SCRA 769 (1989)
- Tanhueco vs. de Dumo, 172 SCRA 760 (1989)
- Albano vs. Coloma, 21 SCRA 411 (1967)
- Metropolitan Bank vs. CA, 181 SCRA 367 (1990)

CANON 21 - A lawyer shall preserve the confidence and secrets of his client even
after the attorney-client relation is terminated

- Genato vs. Silapan, 406 SCRA 75 (2003)
- Regala vs. Sandiganbayan, 262 SCRA 122 (1996)
- People vs. Sandiganbayan, 275 SCRA 505 (1997)
- Castillo vs. Sandiganbayan, 377 SCRA 509 (2002)
- Dalisay vs. Mauricio, 479 SCRA 307 (2006)
- Lee vs. Simando, A.C. No. 9537, June 10, 2013

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CANON 22 - A lawyer shall withdraw his services only for good cause and upon
notice appropriate in the circumstances

- Domingo vs. Aquino, 38 SCRA 472 (1971)
- Montano vs. IBP, 358 SCRA 1 (2001)
- Obando vs. Figueras, 322 SCRA 148
- Caoile vs. Macaraeg, A.C. No. 720, June 17, 2015


PART 7. Understanding “Conflict of interest”

Questions:
• What is conflict of interest? Why are there proscriptions against it?
• What are the kinds of conflict of interest?
• What are the tests for determining conflict of interest?
• How can conflicts of interest be avoided? Mitigated?
• What are the defenses against a charge of conflict of interest?

Cases:
• Hilado vs. David, 84 Phil. 569 (1949)
• Dee vs. CA, 176 SCRA 651 (1989)
• Perez vs. De La Torre, 485 SCRA 547 (2006)
• Samson vs. Era, A.C. No. 6664, July 16, 2013
• Hornilla vs. Salunat, 405 SCRA 220 (2003)
• Solatan vs. Inocentes, 466 SCRA 1 (2005)
• Daging vs. Davis, A.C. No. 9395, November 12, 2014
• Quiambao vs. Bamba, 468 SCRA 1 (2005)
• Alisbo vs. Jalandoon, 199 SCRA 321 (1991)
• Heirs of Falame vs. Baguio, 548 SCRA 1 (2008)
• Aninon vs. Sabitsana, Jr., A.R. No. 5098, April 11, 2012
• Orola vs. Ramos, A.C. No. 9860, September 11, 2013
• Mabini Colleges vs. Pajarillo, A.C. No. 10687, July 22, 2015
• PCGG vs. Sandiganbayan, 455 SCRA 546 (2005)


PART 8. The special role of the notary public

- 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice, Supreme Court A.M. No. 02-8-13-SC, July 6,
2004
ü Rule IV, Sections 1-6
ü Rule VII, Sections 1-2
ü Rule XI, Sec. 1
- Mondejar vs. Rubia, 496 SCRA 1 (2006)
- Lee vs. Tambago, 544 SCRA 393 (2008)

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 Notarial duties — Note the various ways by which the Notarial Rules are violated.

- Crisostomo v. Nazareno, A.C. No. 6677, 10 June 2014
- De Jesus v. Sanchez-Malit, A.C. No. 6470, 08 July 2014
- Almazan v. Suerte-Felipe, A.C. No. 7184, 17 September 2014
- In re: Order of Judge Madamba, A.C. No. 10119, 11 November 2014
- Angeles v. Bagay, A.C. No. 8103, 03 Dec 2014 (assist in unauthorized practice)
- Pitogo v. Suello, A.C. No. 10695, 18 March 2015


PART 9. Judicial Ethics

A. Duties and responsibilities of judges

Overview:

- OCA v. Judge Eliza Yu, A.M. No. MTJ-12-1813, Nov. 22, 2016
- Tan vs. Pacuribot, 540 SCRA 246 (2009)


(1) Canon 1: Independence

- Libarios vs. Dabalos, 199 SCRA 48 (1991)
- Tan vs. Rosete, 437 SCRA 581 (2004)
- Ramirez vs. Corpus-Macandog, 144 SCRA 462 (1986)

(2) Canon 2: Integrity

- In re Complaint of Mrs. Rotilla Marcos Against Judge F. Marcos, 360 SCRA 539
(2001)
- Dela Cruz vs. Bersamira, 336 SCRA 353 (2000)
- Re Letter of Pres. Justice Conrado M. Vasquez, Jr. on CA-GR SP No. 103692, Sept.
29,2008
- In re Undated Letter of Mr. Luis C. Biraogo, February 24, 2009
- Allegations made under oath at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Hearing held
on 26 September 2013 against Associate Justice Gregory Ong, September 23,
2014, A.M. No. 09-2-89-SC

(3) Canon 3: Impartiality

- Disqualification of judges:
- Canon 3, Section 5, NCJC
- Definition of “judge’s family” - Definitions section of NCJC
- People vs. Veneracion, 249 SCRA 244 (1995)
- Jorda vs. Judge Bitas, A.M. RTJ-14-2376, March 5, 2014, 718 SCRA 1 (2014)

(4) Canon 4: Propriety

- Marcos, Sr. vs. Arcangel, 258 SCRA 517 (1996)

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(5) Canon 5: Equality

- Guanzon vs. Rufon, 537 SCRA 38 (2009)

(6) Canon 6: Competence and diligence

- Castro vs. Malazo, 99 SCRA 165 (1980)
- Office of the Court Administrator vs. Judge Floro, 486 SCRA 66 (2006)


PART 10. DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND PENALTIES

1. Discipline of lawyers
§ Rule 138, Sec. 27 as amended by Supreme Court Resolution dated February 13, 1992
AMENDED SEC. 27, RULE 138
“SEC. 27. Disbarment or suspension of attorneys by Supreme Court; grounds
therefore. — A member of the bar may be disbarred or suspended from his office as
attorney by the Supreme Court for any deceit, malpractice, or other gross misconduct
in such office, grossly immoral conduct or by reason of his conviction of a crime
involving moral turpitude, or for any violation of the oath which he is required to take
before admission to practice, or for a willful disobedience of any lawful order of a
superior court, or for corruptly or willfully appearing as an attorney for a party to a
case without authority so to do. The practice of soliciting cases at law for the purpose
of gain, either personally or through paid agents or brokers, constitutes malpractice.”

THE DISBARMENT OR SUSPENSION OF A MEMBER OF THE PHILIPPINE BAR BY A
COMPETENT COURT OR OTHER DISCIPLINATORY AGENCY IN A FOREIGN
JURISDICTION WHERE HE HAS ALSO BEEN ADMITTED AS AN ATTORNEY IS A
GROUND FOR HIS DISBARMENT OR SUSPENSION IF THE BASIS OF SUCH ACTION
INCLUDES ANY OF THE ACTS HEREINABOVE ENUMERATED.

THE JUDGMENT, RESOLUTION OR ORDER OF THE FOREIGN COURT OR
DISCIPLINARY AGENCY SHALL BE PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF THE GROUND FOR
DISBARMENT OR SUSPENSION. (AS AMENDED)

- Supreme Court Bar Matter No. 1755, September 25, 2007
- Yuhico vs. Gutierrez, A.C. No. 8391, November 23, 2010
- Maniago vs. De Dios, A.C. No. 7472, March 10, 2010
- ROC Rule 71 - Direct and indirect contempt

2. Discipline of judges
- A.M. No. 02-9-02-SC - Re: Automatic Conversion of Some Administrative Cases
Against Justices of the Court of Appeals and the Sandiganbayan; Judges of
Regular and Special Courts; and Court Officials Who are Lawyers as Disciplinary
Proceedings Against Them Both as Such Officials and as Members of the
Philippine Bar
- Samson vs. Caballera, A.M. No. RTJ-08-2138, August 5, 2009, 595 SCRA 423
(2009)

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