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In a civil action before the Regional Trial Court, Attorney Y represents Client X. For a pending motion, Attorney Y supplements the filing with a purported draft court order that appears to grant the motion, including a signature block that imitates the presiding judge’s signature. The document is presented as an official order of the court. A colleague detects irregularities and reports the matter to the presiding judge, who orders an investigation and refers the matter to the Supreme Court for disciplinary action. (a) Identify the controlling Rule of Court that governs disciplinary actions against attorneys, and the grounds most likely invoked by the Court in this fact pattern. (b) Discuss whether Attorney Y’s conduct constitutes grounds for disbarment or suspension, explaining the elements of deceit or misrepresentation in pleadings and conduct prejudicial to the integrity of the judiciary under Rule 139-B. (c) Outline the procedural steps and remedies available to the Court, and the effect on the case and third parties if Attorney Y is disbarred or suspended.