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2005-06-15 |
PER CURIAM |
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| Disbarment is the most severe form of disciplinary sanction. We are mindful that the power to disbar must always be exercised with great caution, for only the most imperative reasons,[16] and in clear cases of misconduct affecting the standing and moral character of the lawyer as an officer of the court and as a member of the bar.[17] | |||||
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2004-08-12 |
PER CURIAM |
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| Disbarment is the most severe form of disciplinary sanction. The power to disbar must always be exercised with great caution, for only the most imperative reasons,[18] and in clear cases of misconduct affecting the standing and moral character of the lawyer as an officer of the court and a member of the bar.[19] Accordingly, disbarment should not be decreed where any punishment less severe such as a reprimand, suspension, or fine - would accomplish the end desired.[20] In the instant case, what we seek to exact from the respondent is strict compliance and fidelity with his duties to his clients. Accordingly, we agree with the recommendation of the IBP Investigating Commissioner that suspension, rather than disbarment, of respondent would suffice. In our view, however, such suspension should be indefinite, subject to further orders by this Court. | |||||