JurisAtlas

HomeBar Review2006Legal EthicsQuestion IX

Question IX

2006 Bar · Legal Ethics · 1 sub-question

IX. Atty .Marie consulted Atty .Hernandez whether she can successfully prosecute her case for declaration of nullity of marriage she intends to file against her husband. Atty. Hernandez advised her in writing that the case will not prosper for the reasons stated therein. Atty .Marie, however, decided to file the case and engaged the services of another lawyer, Atty .Pe. Her husband, Noel, having learned about the opinion of Atty .Hernandez, hired him as his lawyer . Is Atty .Hernandez's acquiescence to be Noel's counsel ethical? 3%

Model answer · ALAC

Answer — Legal basis — Application — Conclusion.

AI-drafted in ALAC form and AI-verified against landmark authorities — refined with every round of verification.

Sign in free to read Question I of every Legal Ethics year — subscribe to unlock all model answers & authorities.

Sign in or register — it's freeHave an access code? Redeem it →