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This document is a Supreme Court ruling on the suspension of attorney Vicente Pelaez. It summarizes that Pelaez was appointed guardian of a minor and used shares belonging to the minor, without court approval, to guarantee a personal loan. The court affirmed the suspension, finding that a lawyer may be disciplined for misconduct outside their professional duties if it demonstrates unfitness. While misconduct was isolated, the court felt a more severe penalty could have been warranted.

Author

Jopan SJ

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