2522 - Oath of office.

     § 2522.  Oath of office.        Before entering upon the duties of his office, each attorney     at law shall take and subscribe the following oath or     affirmation before a person authorized to administer oaths:            "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support,        obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the        Constitution of this Commonwealth and that I will discharge        the duties of my office with fidelity, as well to the court        as to the client, that I will use no falsehood, nor delay the        cause of any person for lucre or malice."     Any person refusing to take the oath or affirmation shall     forfeit his office.