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BLANDINA GAMBOA HILADO v. JOSE GUTIERREZ DAVID

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	AC. NO. 6708 2005-08-25	FELICITAS S. QUIAMBAO v. ATTY. NESTOR A. BAMBA DAVIDE, JR., C.J.
Rule 15.03, Canon 5 of the Code of Professional Responsibility provides: "A lawyer shall not represent conflicting interests except by written consent of all concerned given after a full disclosure of the facts." This prohibition is founded on principles of public policy and good taste.[8] In the course of a lawyer-client relationship, the lawyer learns all the facts connected with the client's case, including the weak and strong points of the case. The nature of that relationship is, therefore, one of trust and confidence of the highest degree.[9] It behooves lawyers not only to keep inviolate the client's confidence, but also to avoid the appearance of treachery and double-dealing for only then can litigants be encouraged to entrust their secrets to their lawyers, which is of paramount importance in the administration of justice.[10]
	Adm. Case No. 99-634 2002-06-10	DOMINADOR P. BURBE v. ATTY. ALBERTO C. MAGULTA PANGANIBAN, J.
If a person, in respect to business affairs or troubles of any kind, consults a lawyer with a view to obtaining professional advice or assistance, and the attorney voluntarily permits or acquiesces with the consultation, then the professional employment is established.[7]
	AC. No. 4354 2002-04-22	LOLITA ARTEZUELA v. ATTY. RICARTE B. MADERAZO PUNO, J.
"The relations of attorney and client is founded on principles of public policy, on good taste. The question is not necessarily one of the rights of the parties, but as to whether the attorney has adhered to proper professional standard. With these thoughts in mind, it behooves attorneys, like Ceasar's wife, not only to keep inviolate the client's confidence, but also to avoid the appearance of treachery and double-dealing. Only thus can litigants be encouraged to entrust their secrets to their attorneys which is of paramount importance in the administration of justice."[22] The professional obligation of the lawyer to give his undivided attention and zeal for his client's cause is likewise demanded in the Code of Professional Responsibility. Inherently disadvantageous to his client's cause, representation by the lawyer of conflicting interests requires disclosure of all facts and consent of all the parties involved. Thus:"CANON 15- All lawyers shall observe candor, fairness and loyalty in all his dealings and transactions with his clients.
	AC. No. 4218 2000-07-20	ROMEO H. SIBULO v. ATTY. STANLEY R. CABRERA PURISIMA, J.
Respondent was bound to faithfully represent his client in all aspects of subject civil case. When he agreed to represent the defendant and later on, also the plaintiff in the same case, he could no longer serve either of his said clients faithfully, as his duty to the plaintiff did necessarily conflict with his duty to the defendant. The relation of attorney and client is based on trust, so that double dealing which could sometimes lead to treachery, should be avoided.[8]