Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2012 Bar — Question 11

MULTIPLE CHOICE

RTC Judge Bell was so infuriated by the conduct of Atty. X who conveniently absents himself when his clients do not pay his appearance fee in advance. Atty. X also uses disrespectful and obscene language in his pleadings. At one point, when his case was called for hearing, Atty. X did not appear for his client although he was just outside the door of the court room. Judge Bell directed the client to summon Atty. X, but the latter refused. Judge Bell then issued an Order directing Atty. X to explain why no disciplinary action shall be imposed on him for this misconduct but he refused the directive. Decide. (A) RTC Judge Bell can suspend Atty. X from the practice of law before his sala. (B) The case of Atty. X can be dismissed due to non-appearance of counsel even though the party was present. (C) The hearing of the case should be rescheduled in the interest of justice. (D) The court can admonish the client for the unprofessional conduct of his lawyer and ask him to change his lawyer.

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