Attorney to get full knowledge and give candid opinion, etc

(1) Before advising on a client’s cause an attorney should obtain full knowledge thereof and give a candid opinion of the merits or demerits and probable results of pending or contemplated litigation. (2) An attorney should beware of proffering bold and confident assurances to his client (especially where employment may depend on such assurances) always bearing in mind that seldom are all the law and facts on the side of his (3) Whenever the controversy admits of fair adjustment, an attorney should inform his client accordingly and advise him to avoid or settle litigation.