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    CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

    (Promulgated June 21, 1988)


    CHAPTER I. THE LAWYER AND SOCIETY
    CANON 1 - A LAWYER SHALL UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION, OBEY THE LAWS OF THE LAND AND PROMOTE
    RESPECT FOR LAW OF AND LEGAL PROCESSES.

    Rule 1.01 - A lawyer shall not engage in unlawful, dishonest, immoral or deceitful conduct.
    Rule 1.02 - A lawyer shall not counsel or abet activities aimed at defiance of the law or at lessening
    confidence in the legal system.
    Rule 1.03 - A lawyer shall not, for any corrupt motive or interest, encourage any suit or proceeding or
    delay any man's cause.
    Rule 1.04 - A lawyer shall encourage his clients to avoid, end or settle a controversy if it will admit of a
    fair settlement.

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