Practice question
A lawyer files a statement declaring no government-agency appearance but conceals having appeared for a former client before a tribunal during suspension. Which is correct?
- The declaration must address the actual covered appearances; changing the client’s label does not cure falsity.
- Former clients are categorically excluded.
- Only Supreme Court appearances matter.
- The word agency eliminates every tribunal.
- An expired retainer legalizes appearances during suspension.
Legal references
- CPRA, AM 22-09-01-SC, Canon VI Sections 41 and 43-51, specific section identified in each explanation: https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RMC%20No.%20123-2023%20Annex%20A.pdf
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