Thursday, February 12, 2015

Competence and diligence - GR 8235.pdf

See - 8235.pdf





"x x x.

The Code of Professional Responsibility governing the conduct of lawyers states:



CANON 18 - A LAWYER SHALL SERVE HIS CLIENT WITH COMPETENCE AND DILIGENCE. 

xx xx 



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. 

x x x."