- Lawyer should not charge illegally or excessively but adequately- Rule 48 &52 RPC
- Advice his client according to applicable laws in a given transaction - Rule 15; NBA v. Akintokun
- Lawyer must demonstrate competence and expertise in handling such transactions - Rule 16
- Disclose any interest in the transaction or property - Rule 17 full disclosure
- Duty to perform his part of an agreement - Rule 18(2) RPC
- Keep communication between his client and himself privileged - Rule 19, section 192 Evidence Act.
- Not to abandon from employment once assumed except for good cause - Rule 21
- Not to take instruction at client's house except in SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES - Rule 22
- Money collected on behalf of client shall be reported and accounted for promptly - Rule 23(2)
- Cannot take advantage of confidence reposed in him - Rule 23(1)
- Duty not to misappropriate clients money.
- Duty of diligence and care- sections 8 and 9 LPA.
Lawyer may be liable in DAMAGES, REFUND OF MONETARY EXPENSES INCURRED as a result of wrong advice.
- Disciplinary Measures by LPDC, which could lead to an admonition, suspension for a period of time or Name may be struck off in severe cases.