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Canon 2 - Propriety: Proper Conduct and Dignified Conduct - Sections 1 and 2

Scenario 1:

Atty. Santos is representing a client in a high-profile criminal case. During one of the court hearings, Atty. Santos engaged in a heated argument with the opposing counsel, hurling insults and making personal attacks. The judge took offense and accused Atty. Santos of engaging in unprofessional conduct. The judge asks you, as an aspiring lawyer, to explain the ethical duties of lawyers in maintaining proper conduct and dignified behavior in court, as specified in Sections 1 and 2 of Canon 2.

Scenario 2:

As a newly licensed lawyer, you have just started working for a prestigious law firm. One of the senior partners, Atty. Garcia, appears to have a reputation for inappropriate behavior towards colleagues. Atty. Garcia often engages in offensive jokes, uses offensive language, and makes derogatory remarks about certain clients. The other associates in the firm feel uncomfortable and offended by Atty. Garcia's behavior. Discuss the ethical obligations of lawyers in maintaining proper conduct and dignified behavior in their professional relationships, as prescribed by Sections 1 and 2 of Canon 2.

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