Practice question
A Covered Lawyer offers ULAS assistance to a Qualified Beneficiary but requires a valuable 'gratitude payment' as a condition of service. Is the label sufficient to make the payment compatible with the pro bono requirement?
- Yes, every token is allowed regardless of value or purpose
- Yes, charging is allowed whenever called gratitude
- Yes, financial need permits any charge
- Yes, consent alone turns paid work into free work
- No, a required valuable payment is inconsistent with free service and the prohibition on soliciting fees or gifts
Legal references
- A.M. No. 22-11-01-SC, April 8, 2025, ULAS Manual, Rule 1 Sections 3(s) and 4, Rule 4, Rule 5 Section 11 and Rule 11: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/99241
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