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	AC. NO. 7023 2006-03-30	BUN SIONG YAO v. ATTY. LEONARDO A. AURELIO YNARES-SANTIAGO, J.
It is essential to note that the relationship between an attorney and his client is a fiduciary one.[6] Canon 17 of the Code of Professional Responsibility provides that a lawyer owes fidelity to the cause of his client and shall be mindful of the trust and confidence reposed on him. The long-established rule is that an attorney is not permitted to disclose communications made to him in his professional character by a client, unless the latter consents. This obligation to preserve the confidences and secrets of a client arises at the inception of their relationship. The protection given to the client is perpetual and does not cease with the termination of the litigation, nor is it affected by the party's ceasing to employ the attorney and retaining another, or by any other change of relation between them. It even survives the death of the client.[7]
	AC. No. 4219 2003-12-08	LOTHAR SCHULZ v. ATTY. MARCELO G. FLORES YNARES-SANTIAGO, J.
A lawyer must conduct himself, especially in his dealings with his clients, with integrity in a manner that is beyond reproach. His relationship with his clients should be characterized by the highest degree of good faith and fairness.[21]