Legal ethics, meaning

Chapter I. The lawyer and society

Canon 1 : lawyer shall uphold the constitution obey the laws of the land and promote respect for law and legal processes

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 3 : a lawyer in making known his legal services shall use only true, honest, fair, dignified and objective information or statement of facts

Canon 4 : a lawyer shall participate in the improvement of the legal system by initiating or supporting efforts in law reform and in 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 information regarding the law and jurisprudence

Canon 6 : these canons shall apply to lawyers in government service in the discharge of their official tasks

Chapter II. The lawyer and the legal profession

Canon 7 : a lawyer shall at all time uphold the integrity and dignity of the legal profession, and support the activities of the integrated bar

Canon 8 : a lawyer shall conduct himself with courtesy, fairness and candor toward his professional colleagues, and shall avoid harassing tactics against opposing counsel

Canon 9 : a lawyer shall not directly or indirectly assist in the unauthorized practice of law

Chapter III. The lawyer and the courts

Canon 10 : a lawyer owes candor, fairness and good faith to the court

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

Canon 12 : a lawyer shall exert every effort and consider it his duty to assist in the speedy and efficient administration of justice

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

Chapter IV. The lawyer and the client

Canon 14 : a lawyer shall not refuse his services to the needy

Canon 15 : a lawyer shall observe the candor, fairness, and loyalty in all his dealings and transactions with his client

Canon 16 : a lawyer shall hold in trust all moneys and properties of his client that may come into his possession

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

Canon 18 : a lawyer shall serve his client with competence and diligence

Canon 19 : a lawyer shall represent his client with competence and zeal within the bounds of the law

Canon 20 : a lawyer shall charge only fair and reasonable fees

Canon 21 : lawyer shall preserve the confidences and secrets of his client even after the attorney of his client even after the attorney-client relation is terminated

Canon 22 : a lawyer shall withdraw his services only for good cause and upon notice appropriate in the circumstances