Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2011 Bar — Question 17

MULTIPLE CHOICE

In settling his client's claims, Atty. Cruz received from the adverse party P200,000 in cash for his client. Which of the following is an IMPROPER way for Atty. Cruz to handle the money? (A) Ask his client to prepare a check for his fees for swapping with the cash. (B) Deposit the cash in his own bank account and later issue his personal check to his client, less his fees. (C) Turn over the cash to his client with a request that the latter pay him his fees. (D) Tell his client about the settlement and the cash and wait for the client's instructions.

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