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	AC. No. 9976 2014-06-25	ALMIRA C. FORONDA v. ATTY. JOSE L. ALVAREZ REYES, J.
The complainant seeks the disbarment of the respondent. However, "[d]isbarment, jurisprudence teaches, should not be decreed where any punishment less severe, such as reprimand, suspension, or fine, would accomplish the end desired. This is as it should be considering the consequence of disbarment on the economic life and honor of the erring person."[39]
	AC. No. 4191 2013-06-10	ANITA C. PENA v. ATTY. CHRISTINA C. PATERNO PER CURIAM
The purpose of disbarment is to protect the courts and the public from the misconduct of the officers of the court and to ensure the administration of justice by requiring that those who exercise this important function shall be competent, honorable and trustworthy men in whom courts and clients may repose confidence.[33] The burden of proof rests upon the complainant, and the Court will exercise its disciplinary power only if she establishes her case by clear, convincing and satisfactory evidence.[34]