ETHICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF LAWYERS
To serve their clients faithfully, diligently & honestly. To understand that lawyers owe a duty to the public in particular in the arrears of constitutional rights, human rights & legal aid. To maintain high standards of professional & personal integrity, good faith, sensibility, fairness & courtesy. To uphold the rule of law & the good reputation of the profession. 4 separate duties to: (A) Client - contract, tort, a fiduciary to his client (B) Court – not to willfully concealing authorities; misleading the judge; conflict of interest (C) Opponent(s) - good conduct & professional ethics; integrity & good standing of the profession (D) Public- To observe, assist in and carry out the duties that have been imposed on the Bar by Parliament