Practice question
A lawyer repeatedly arrives late to agreed client consultations and claims Section3 applies only inside courtrooms. Which is correct?
- The punctuality duty expressly extends to professional meetings and commitments
- No court appearance means no duty
- Client meetings are excluded categorically
- Only the fee amount determines punctuality
- Only a judge may schedule a professional commitment
Legal references
- CPRA AM22-09-01-SC, CanonIV Sections3,7–8; CanonV Section3; CanonVI Sections1,12,16,18,32, issued primary text: https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RMC%20No.%20123-2023%20Annex%20A.pdf
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