SET A – 2019 IX. Situational – May a judge suspend an atty?

May a judge
I. Definition of Terms disbar an atty?
A. Ambulance Chaser X. Division of Atty’s fees to non-lawyers
B. Amicus Curiae Check Rule 9.02
C. Barratry
D. Moral Turpitude SET B – 2019
E. Quantum Meruit I. Three tests to determine conflict of interest
F. Counsel de Oficio Check page 247 (or Sam’s pic in GC)
G. Counsel de Parte II. Main Objects of Disbarment and Suspension
H. Attorney’s Lien Check page 392
I. Compromise Agreement III. Situational – Retained client’s properties (no atty-client rel)
Check Canon 16 or Rule 16.01
II. Situational – pleading filed by a collaborating counsel / IV. Grounds for suspension or disbarment (explain/example)
filing of formal entry of appearance V. Characteristics of Disbarment Proceeding (explain)

III. Situational – Client terminated services of Atty. Can he get

acceptance fee? Attorney’s fees?

IV. A. About attorney’s fees and quantum meruit

B. Factors considered in fixing the amount of atty’s fees
Check Rule 20.01

V. Can a client dismiss an attorney anytime with or without

justifiable cause? Rights and responsibilities of a client?
Rights and responsibilities of an attorney?

VI. 1. Canon 1 and example

2. Under CPR (grossly immoral conduct) and example

VII. Situational – Does the act of Atty. Candido involve moral

turpitude?

VIII. Situational – Atty. Santos Cruz; registers firm as a sole-

proprietorship; prints name of husband and friend as
senior partners (who are not lawyers ata)
Check Canon 3