TL;DR — Ruling
WHEREFORE , respondent Atty. Samuel SM. Lezama is found guilty of violating Canons 5, 15 and 17 of the Code of Professional Responsibility. Hence, he is SUSPENDED from the practice of law for a period of TWO (2) YEARS and STERNLY WARNED that a repetition of the same or a similar offense shall be dealt with more severely.
WHEREFORE , respondent Atty. Samuel SM. Lezama is found guilty of violating Canons 5, 15 and 17 of the Code of Professional Responsibility. Hence, he is SUSPENDED from the practice of law for a period of TWO (2) YEARS and STERNLY WARNED that a repetition of the same or a similar offense shall be dealt with more severely. Let copies of this Resolution be furnished the Office of the Bar Confidant, to be appended to the personal file of respondent. Likewise, copies shall be furnished the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and the Court Administrator for circulation to all courts of the country for their information and guidance. SO ORDERED.
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