Practice question
A sanggunian member-lawyer appears in an administrative proceeding involving his municipality and demands a professional appearance fee. Which is the best answer under Section 90(b)(3)?
- The fee is permitted whenever the proceeding is not judicial
- The fee is permitted if it is lower than an ordinary retainer
- The fee is prohibited only if the municipality loses
- The fee is permitted if paid by the private client
- The fee is prohibited because the proceeding involves the local government unit of which he is an official
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html — Local Government Code, Section 90(b).
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