Reviewer
Reviewer
De Ysasi III vs. NLRC CANON 2 - A LAWYER SHALL MAKE HIS LEGAL SERVICES AVAILABLE IN AN
Pajares vs. Abad Santos EFFICIENT AND CONVENIENT MANNER COMPATIBLE WITH THE
Castañeda vs. Ago (65 SCRA 505) INDEPENDENCE, INTEGRITY AND EFFECTIVE-NESS OF THE PROFESSION.
Did Atty. S violate professional ethics? Reason. What about Atty. M, is he
Ledesma vs. Climaco guilty of any violation? Reasons. (1966)
3. Manuel Akyat, a member of the bar, caused to be inserted under the paid
Rule 2.01 - A lawyer shall not reject, except for valid reasons, the cause of the column of the leading metropolitan dailies, once a month from October
defenseless or the oppressed. 1, 1967 to 1968, the following, “MANUEL AKYAT. Ll. B., Ll. M., D. C. L.,
Attorney and Counselor-at-law. Specialty: Bribery Cases. Law Office: 105,
Jasper Junno F. Rodica, Vs. Atty. Manuel "Lolong" M. Lazaro, et al. (A.C. No. Escolta, Manila, Tels. 4-96-75 to 4-96-80. Branches in the cities of
9259) Bacolod, Cebu and Davao.” Is this malpractice? Explain. (1968)
4. Is the practice of law a business? Explain. (1970)
Rule 2.02 - In such cases, even if the lawyer does not accept a case, he shall not 5. How would you explain the generally accepted precept that the practice
refuse to render legal advice to the person concerned if only to the extent of law is a profession and not a business? (1972)
necessary to safeguard the latter’s rights. 6. Explain the axiom “The practice of law is a noble profession, not a
business.” (1975)
Jasper Junno F. Rodica, Vs. Atty. Manuel "Lolong" M. Lazaro, et al. (A.C. No. 7. Immediately after a mine explosion, an attorney in behalf of a law firm
9259) went at once to the scene of the disaster. In competition with other
Rolando B. Pacana, Jr. Vs. Atty. Maricel Pascual-Lopez (A.C. No. 8243) lawyers, he personally solicited the disaster victims and their kins to put
up their claim through his law firm on the basis of a contingent fee. Is the
Rule 2.03 - A lawyer shall not do or permit to be done any act designed primarily conduct of the lawyer proper? Why? (1977)
to solicit legal business. 8. May a lawyer advertise his profession? (1977)
9. A new lawyer has a political ambition to become a Governor of his
In Re: Tagorda (G.R. No. 32329, March 23, 1929) province. So he put up a big sign board at his law office with these
Khan, Jr. V. Simbillo (A.C. No. 5299, August 19, 2003) inscriptions—“Atty. X, practicing lawyer and notary public. Specializing
Director of Religious Affairs vs. Bayot in criminal law at nominal fee. Prepares and notarizes legal papers and
Ulep vs. The Legal Clinic conveyance free of charge.” Has he committed any infraction of
Professional Ethics? Explain. (1979)
Questions:
10. “The ‘X’ Chapter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines renders legal
1. Why is law a profession and not a trade? (2006)
assistance through its members, free of charge, to any person who is
2. (a) Discuss briefly but comprehensively the nature of the profession of
without means to enforce or defend a right. Any such person may call at
law.
the Chapter Office at (address) during office hours for consultation.”
(b) Attorney S caused the publication of the following announcement in
(a) If a notice as written above were to be posted in a conspicuous place
a metropolitan daily:
for the general public to see, would such posting constitute solicitation?
“Attorney S wishes to announce the opening of his law office in
Defend your answer.
partnership with Atty. M located at rooms 404-406, Progress Hotel in
(b) Suppose that above notice the reference to the IBP is deleted.
Downtown Manila.”
Instead, the name of a particular lawyer is what appears. Would it make
“All kinds of cases accepted. Free service to the poor.”
a difference to your previous answer? Explain. (1980)
11. Determine whether the following advertisements by an attorney are lower than your rates. He said that if your rates are lower, he would
ethical or unethical. engage your services. Will you lower your rates in order to get the
(a) A calling card, 2x2 in size, bearing his name in bold print, office, client? Explain. (2005)
residence and email addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers; 2. You are the managing partner of a law firm. A new foreign airline
(b) A business card, 3x4 in size, indicating the aforementioned data with company, recently granted rights by the Civil Aeronautics Board at NAIA,
his photo, 1x1 in size. is scouting for a law firm which could handle its cases in the Philippines
(c) A pictorial press release in a broadsheet newspaper made by the and provide legal services to the company and its personnel. After
attorney showing him being congratulated by the president of a client discussing with you the extent of the legal services your law firm is
corporation for winning a multi-million damage suit against the prepared to render, the general manager gives you a letter-proposal
company in the Supreme Court. from another law firm in which its time-billing rates and professional
(d) The same press release made by his client in tabloid. fees for various legal services are indicated. You are asked to submit a
(e) A small announcement in BALITA, a tabloid in Filipino, that the similar letter-proposal stating your firm’s proposed fees. The airline
attorney is giving free legal advice for September 2002. (2002) company’s general manager also tells you that, if your proposal fees
12. Facing disciplinary charges for advertising as a lawyer, Atty. A argues would be at least be 25% lower than those proposed by other firm, you
that although the calling card of his businessman friend indicates his law will get the company’s legal business. How would you react to the
office and his legal specialty, the law office is located in his friend’s store. suggestion? (1997)
Decide. (2001)
13. A lawyer advertised in the newspaper the following: CANON 3 - A LAWYER IN MAKING KNOWN HIS LEGAL SERVICES SHALL USE
“Can secure annulment of your marriage promptly. Expert in legal ONLY TRUE, HONEST, FAIR, DIGNIFIED AND OBJECTIVE INFORMATION OR
separation cases. Consult anytime.” STATEMENT OF FACTS.
Is the advertisement proper? (1998)
14. Atty. B, C and D recently inaugurated their law partnership. Among San Jose Homeowners Assn. vs. Romanillos (AC No. 5580, June 18, 2005)
invited guests were clients, business executives and government B.R. Sebastian Enterprises Inc. vs. Court of Appeals (206 SCRA 28)
officials, including a few members of the judiciary. Photographs were Dacanay vs. Baker & Mckenzie
taken during the inaugural affair which the law firm subsequently Director of Religious Affairs v. Bayot (A.C. No. L-1117, March 20, 1944)
caused to be published in a major newspaper daily. Was there anything Beltran v. Abad (A. M. No. 139 March 28, 1983)
ethically wrong in what the partnership had done? (1997) In re Tagorda (G.R. No. 32329, March 23, 1929)
Rule 2.04 - A lawyer shall not charge rates lower than those customarily Rule 3.01 - A lawyer shall not use or permit the use of any false, fraudulent,
prescribed unless the circumstances so warrant. misleading, deceptive, undignified, self-laudatory or unfair statement or claim
regarding his qualifications or legal services.
Questions:
1. A businessman is looking for a new retainer. He approached you and Khan, Jr. V. Simbillo (A.C. No. 5299, August 19, 2003)
asked for your schedule of fees or charges. He informed you of the Ulep vs. The Legal Clinic (A.C. No. 553 June 17, 1993)
professional fees he is presently paying his retainer, which is actually Director of Religious Affairs v. Bayot (A.C. No. L-1117, March 20, 1944)
Cabarrus, Jr. V. Bernas (A.C. No. 4634 September 24, 1997) appearing for his said clients in court cases? In administrative
proceedings involving the tax liabilities of said corporations? State your
Rule 3.02 - In the choice of a firm name, no false, misleading or assumed name reasons. (1970)
shall be used. The continued use of the name of a deceased partner is 2. What inhibitions in the practice of law are imposed upon lawyers who
permissible provided that the firm indicates in all its communications that said are members of Congress and why? (11966)
partner is deceased.* 3. Aty. Delfo, a partner in the law firm of Delfo, Hernando, Cabildo and
Domingo, is appointed Deputy Minister (USEC) of Justice. His name is
Dacanay V. Baker & Mckenzie (G.R. No. L-41862, February 7, 1992) dropped from the firm name, but in the firm stationery, his name
Pangan vs. Ramos (93 SCRA 87) continues to be listed with those of the other attorneys, with the
Antonio vs. CA (153 SCRA 592)
explanatory notation that he is “on leave”. Is there any impropriety in
this? Why? (1980)
Questions:
4. A town mayor was indicted for homicide through reckless imprudence
1. May a law firm continue to use the name of a deceased partner? (1975
arising from a vehicular accident. May his father-in-law who is a lawyer
and 1976)
and a Sangguniang Panlalawigan member represent him in court?
2. The shingle of a lone law practitioner Bartolome D. Carton, who
Reason (2000)
inherited the law office from his deceased father, Antonio C. Carton,
carries these names: “Carton and Carton Law Office.” Is that permissible
Rule 3.04 - A lawyer shall not pay or give anything of value to representatives of
or objectionable? Explain. (2001)
2nd day pa lang ng finals darls. Sayang oras sa pag-iyak. the mass media in anticipation of, or in return for, publicity to attract legal
business.
Rule 3.03 - Where a partner accepts public office, he shall withdraw from the
firm and his name shall be dropped from the firm name unless the law allows Ulep vs. The Legal Clinic (A.C. No. 553 June 17, 1993)
him to practice law concurrently. Director of Religious Affairs vs. Bayot
Dia Anonuevo vs. Bercacio (68 SCRA 81) CANON 4 - A LAWYER SHALL PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
Office of the Court Administrator vs. Ladaga LEGAL SYSTEM BY INITIATING OR SUPPORTING EFFORTS IN LAW REFORM
People vs. Villanueva AND IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
CANON 6 - THESE CANONS SHALL APPLY TO LAWYERS IN GOVERNMENT CHAPTER II. LAWYER AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION
SERVICE IN THE DISCHARGE OF THEIR OFFICIAL TASKS. CANON 7 - A LAWYER SHALL AT ALL TIMES UPHOLD THE INTEGRITY AND
DIGNITY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE
Collantes vs. Renomeron INTEGRATED BAR.
U.S. vs. Barredo, 32 Phil. 449, G.R. No. L-9278 December 7, 1915
Suarez vs. Platon, 69 Phil. 556 St. Louis University High School Faculty and Staff vs. Atty. dela Cruz, AC No. 6010,
Gonzales-Austria, et al. vs. Abaya, 176 SCRA 634 Aug. 28,2006
Enriquez Sr. vs. Hon. Gimenez, 107 Phil. 933 In re the Matter of the Inquiry into the 1989 Election of the IBP, B.M. No. 491, 178
Office of the Court Administrator v. Ladaga (A.M. No. P-99-1287, 26 January 2001, SCRA 398, 06 October 1989
350 SCRA 326) Santos v. Llamas, A.C. No. 4749, 322 SCRA 529, 20 January 2000
Letter of Atty. Cecilio Arevalo, B.M. No. 1370, 458 SCRA 209, 09 May 2005
Velez v. De Vera, A.C. No. 6697, 496 SCRA 345, 25 July 2006 Reyes v. Chiong, A.C. No. 5148, 405 SCRA 212, 01 July 2003
Jardeleza v. Chief Justice Sereno, JBC and ES Ochoa (G.R. No. 213181, 19 August
Rule 7.01 - A lawyer shall be answerable for knowingly making a false statement 2014)
or suppressing a material fact in connection with his application for admission
to the bar. Rule 8.01 - A lawyer shall not, in his professional dealings, use language which is
abusive, offensive or otherwise improper.
Diao vs. Martinez
Salcedo vs. Hernandez
Rule 7.02 - A lawyer shall not support the application for admission to the bar of Montecillo vs. Gica
any person known by him to be unqualified in respect to character, education, or
other relevant attribute. Rule 8.02 - A lawyer shall not, directly or indirectly, encroach upon the
professional employment of another lawyer; however, it is the right of any
Melendrez vs. Decena lawyer, without fear or favor, to give proper advice and assistance to those
In re: Pelaez seeking relief against unfaithful or neglectful counsel.
Toloza vs. Cargo
Camacho v. Pangulayan, A.C. No. 4807, 328 SCRA 631, 22 March 2000
Rule 7.03 - A lawyer shall not engage in conduct that adversely reflects on his
fitness to practice law, nor shall he, whether in public or private life, behave in a CANON 9 - A LAWYER SHALL NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ASSIST IN THE
scandalous manner to the discredit of the legal profession. UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW.
The Flight Shop Inc. vs. Barican Aguirre v. Rana, B.M. No. 1036, 403 SCRA 342, 10 June 2003
Samala vs. Atty. Palaña, AC No. 6395, April 15, 2005 Alawi v. Alauya, A.M. SDC-97-2-P, 268 SCRA 639, 24 February 1997
Zaguirre v. Castillo, A.C. No. 4921, 398 SCRA 659, 06 March 2003 Spouses Suarez v. Salazar, G.R. No. 139281, 315 SCRA 502, 29 September 1999
Tapucar v. Tapucar, A.C. No. 4148, 293 SCRA 331 , 30 July 1998
Guevarra v. Eala, A.C. No. 7136, 517 SCRA 600, 01 August 2007 Rule 9.01 - A lawyer shall not delegate to any unqualified person the
Advincula v. Macabata, A.C. No. 7204, 517 SCRA 604, 07 March 2007 performance of any task which by law may only be performed by a member of
Re: Allegations Made Under Oath At the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Hearing the Bar in good standing.
Held on September 23, 2014 Against Associate Justice Gregory S. Ong,
Sandiganbayan (A.M. No. SB-14-21-J, 23 September 2014) Heirs of Pedro Alilano vs. Atty. Roberto E. Examen (A. C. No. 10132)
In Re: Elmo S. Abad B. M. No. 139
CANON 8 - A LAWYER SHALL CONDUCT HIMSELF WITH COURTESY, FAIRNESS Rule 9.02 - A lawyer shall not divide or stipulate to divide a fee for legal services
AND CANDOR TOWARD HIS PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUES, AND SHALL AVOID with persons not licensed to practice law, except:
HARASSING TACTICS AGAINST OPPOSING COUNSEL. a) Where there is a pre-existing agreement with a partner or associate that,
upon the latter’s death, money shall be paid over a reasonable period of time to
Bugaring v. Español, G.R. No. 133090, 349 SCRA 687, 19 January 2001 his estate or to persons specified in the agreement; or
b) Where a lawyer undertakes to complete unfinished legal business of a Adez Realty vs. CA
deceased lawyer; or Banogoon vs. Zerna
c) Where a lawyer or law firm includes non-lawyer employees in a retirement
Rule 10.03 - A lawyer shall observe the rules of procedure and shall not misuse
plan, even if the plan is based in whole or in part, on a profitable sharing
them to defeat the ends of justice.
arrangement.
Canlas vs. CA
Halili v. CIR, G.R. No. L-24864, 136 SCRA 113, 19 November 1985 Macias vs. Uy Kim
Lijauco v. Terrado, A.C. No. 6317, 500 SCRA 301, 31 August 2006 Garcia vs. Francisco
Rudecon Management Corp. and Atty. Tacorda vs. Atty. Camacho
CHAPTER III. THE LAWYER AND THE COURTS Atty. Vaflor-Fabroa vs. Atty. Oscar Paguinto
Rule 11.04 - A lawyer shall not attribute to a Judge motives not supported by the Villasis vs. CA
record or have no materiality to the case.
Rule 12.02 - A lawyer shall not file multiple actions arising from the same cause.
Maceda vs. Ombudsman
In Re: Aguas Rudecon Management Corp. and Atty. Tacorda vs. Atty. Camacho
People vs. Carillo Atty. Vaflor-Fabroa vs. Atty. Oscar Paguinto
In Re: Almacen Far Eastern Shipping Co. vs. CA
Choa vs. Chiongson Garcia vs. Francisco
In Re: Lozano Capt. Cabagui vs. CA
In Re: Ponciano B. Jacinto
Rule 12.03 - A lawyer shall not, after obtaining extensions of time to file
Rule 11.05 - A lawyer shall submit grievances against a Judge to the proper pleadings, memoranda or briefs, let the period lapse without submitting the
authorities only. same or offering an explanation for his failure to do so.
Re: Suspension of Atty. Bagabuyo, Former Senior State Prosecutor People vs. Rosquetta
Maceda vs. Vasquez Achacoso vs. CA
Maglasang vs. People Garcia vs. Francisco
Urbina vs. Maceren Perez vs. Lazatin
People vs. Jardin
CANON 12 - A LAWYER SHALL EXERT EVERY EFFORT AND CONSIDER IT HIS
DUTY TO ASSIST IN THE SPEEDY AND EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF Rule 12.04 - A lawyer shall not unduly delay a case, impede the execution of a
JUSTICE. judgement or misuse Court processes.
CANON 13 - A LAWYER SHALL RELY UPON THE MERITS OF HIS CAUSE AND Rule 14.01 - A lawyer shall not decline to represent a person solely on account of
REFRAIN FROM ANY IMPROPRIETY WHICH TENDS TO INFLUENCE, OR GIVES the latter’s race, sex, creed or status of life, or because of his own opinion
THE APPEARANCE OF INFLUENCING THE COURT regarding the guilt of said person.
Rule 13.03 - A lawyer shall not brook or invite interference by another branch or
agency of the government in the normal course of judicial proceedings.
Rule 14.04 - A lawyer who accepts the cause of a person unable to pay his Justo vs. Galing
professional fees shall observe the same standard of conduct governing his Arangan vs. Rodriguez
relations with paying clients.
Rule 15.04 - A lawyer may, with the written consent of all concerned, act as
Blanza and Pasion vs. Atty. Arcangel mediator, conciliator or arbitrator in settling disputes.
Rule 16.03 - A lawyer shall deliver the funds and property of his client when due Rule 18.01 - A lawyer shall not undertake a legal service which he knows or
or upon demand. However, he shall have a lien over the funds and may apply so should know that he is not qualified to render. However, he may render such
much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy his lawful fees and disbursements, service if, with the consent of his client, he can obtain as collaborating counsel a
giving notice promptly thereafter to his client. He shall also have a lien to the lawyer who is competent on the matter.
same extent on all judgements and executions he has secured for his client as
provided for in the Rules of Court. Garcia vs. Flores
Robinson vs. Villafuerte
Meneses vs. Macalino
In re: David Rule 18.02 - A lawyer shall not handle any legal matter without adequate
preparation.
Rule 16.04 - A lawyer shall not borrow money from his client unless the client’s
interests are fully protected by the nature of the case or by independent advice. Bautista vs. Rebueno
Neither shall a lawyer lend money to a client except, when in the interest of Javellana vs. Lutero
justice, he has to advance necessary expenses in a legal matter he is handling for Legarda vs. CA
the client.
Rule 18.03 - A lawyer shall not neglect a legal matter entrusted to him, and his
Bautista vs. Gonzales negligence in connection there with shall render him liable.
CANON 17 - A LAWYER OWES FIDELITY TO THE CAUSE OF HIS CLIENT AND HE Suarez vs. CA
SHALL BE MINDFUL OF THE TRUST AND CONFIDENCE REPOSED IN HIM. Philippine Bank of Commerce vs. Aruego
Adarne vs. Aldaba
Santiago vs. Fojas In re: Filart
Bautista vs. Gonzales
Sps. Aranda vs. Elayda
Rule 18.04 - A lawyer shall keep the client informed of the status of his case and Sesbreno v. CA
shall respond within a reasonable time to client’s request for information. Bautista v. Gonzales
Gamilla v. Marino
Oparel vs. Albaria Pineda v. De Jesus
Alcala vs. De Vera Roxas v. De Zuzuarregui
Law Firm of Tungol and Tibayan v. CA
CANON 19 - A LAWYER SHALL REPRESENT HIS CLIENT WITH ZEAL WITHIN
THE BOUNDS OF THE LAW. Rule 20.01 - A lawyer shall be guided by the following factors in determining his
fees:
Peña vs. Aparicio a) The time spent and the extent of the services rendered or required;
RCBI Bohol vs. Florido b) The novelty and difficulty of the questions involved;
Maglasang vs. People c) The importance of the subject matter;
Briones v. Jimenez d) The skill demanded;
e) The probability of losing other employment as a result of acceptance of the
Rule 19.01 - A lawyer shall employ only fair and honest means to attain the proffered case;
lawful objectives of his client and shall not present, participate in presenting or f) The customary charges for similar services and the schedule of fees of the IBP
threaten to present unfounded criminal charges to obtain an improper chapter to which he belongs;
advantage in any case or proceeding. g) The amount involved in the controversy and the benefits resulting to the
client form the service;
Peña vs. Aparicio h) The contingency or certainty of compensation;
Surigao Mineral Reservation Board vs. Cloribel i) The character of the employment, whether occasional or established; and
Lacsamana vs. dela Peña j) The professional standing of the lawyer.
Rule 19.02 - A lawyer who has received information that his client has, in the Bermejo vs. Sia
course of the representation, perpetrated a fraud upon a person or tribunal, Jones vs. Hortiguela
shall promptly call upon the client to rectify the same, and failing which he shall Oroso Hernaez
terminate the relationship with such client in accordance with the Rules of Fernandez vs. Bello
Court. Ledesma vs. Climaco
Rule 19.03 - A lawyer shall not allow his client to dictate the procedure on
handling the case. Rule 20.02 - A lawyer shall, in cases of referral, with the consent of the client, be
entitled to a division of fees in proportion to work performed and responsibility
Caballero vs. Deiparine assumed.
Cosmos Foundry Shop Worker’s Union vs. Lo Bu Amalgamated Laborer’s Association vs. CIR
CANON 20 - A LAWYER SHALL CHARGE ONLY FAIR AND REASONABLE FEES. 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
Dalisay vs. Mauricio allowance or other compensation whatsoever related to his professional
Cueto vs. Jimenez Jr. employment from anyone other than the client.
Albano vs. Coloma
Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company vs. CA Diaz vs. Capunan
Recto vs. Harden Mercado vs. De Vera
Rule 20.04 - A lawyer shall avoid controversies with clients concerning his Rule 21.03 - A lawyer shall not, without the written consent of his client, give
compensation and shall resort to judicial action only to prevent imposition, information from his files to an outside agency seeking such information for
injustice of fraud. auditing, statistical, bookkeeping, accounting, data processing, or any similar
purpose.
Cueto vs. Jimenez Jr.
Lacson vs. Reyes People vs. Syjuco
Retuya vs. Gorduiz
Caballero vs. Deiparine Rule 21.04 - A lawyer may disclose the affairs of a client of the firm to partners
or associates thereof unless prohibited by the client.
CANON 21 - A LAWYER SHALL PRESERVE THE CONFIDENCE AND SECRETS OF
HIS CLIENT EVEN AFTER THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATION IS TERMINATED
Salonga vs. Hildawa Rule 21.05 - A lawyer shall adopt such measures as may be required to prevent
Palm vs. Atty. Iledan Jr. those whose services are utilized by him, from disclosing or using confidences or
Mercado vs. De Vera secrets of the client.
Rosacia vs. Bulalacao
Regala v. Sandiganbayan
Pfleider v. Palanca
Mercado v. Vitriolo Rule 21.06 - A lawyer shall avoid indiscreet conversation about a client’s affairs
Genato v. Silapan even with members of his family.
Hadjula v. Madianda
Rebecca J. Palm v. Atty. Felipe Iledan, Jr.
Rule 21.01 - A lawyer shall not reveal the confidences or secrets of his client Rule 21.07 - A lawyer shall not reveal that he has been consulted about a
except: particular case except to avoid possible conflict of interest.
a) When authorized by the client after acquianting him of the consequences of
the disclosure; Palm vs. Atty. Iledan Jr.
b) When required by law;
c) When necessary to collect his fees or to defend himself, his employees or CANON 22 - A LAWYER SHALL WITHDRAW HIS SERVICES ONLY FOR GOOD
associates or by judicial action. CAUSE AND UPON NOTICE APPROPRIATE IN THE CIRTUMSTANCES.
Rule 22.01 - A lawyer may withdraw his services in any of the following cases:
a) When the client pursues an illegal or immoral course of conduct in connection
with the matter he is handling;
b) When the client insists that the lawyer pursue conduct violative of these
canons and rules;
c) When his inability to work with co-counsel will not promote the best interest
of the client;
d) When the mental or physical condition of the lawyer renders it difficult for
him to carry out the employment effectively;
e) When the client deliberately fails to pay the fees for the services or fails to
comply with the retainer agreement;
f) When the lawyer is elected or appointed to public office; and
g) Other similar cases.