In re Schnittker’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “54. The respondent's serious misconduct is mitigated by considerable evidence in his favor. Prior to engaging in the misconduct in this case, the respondent enjoyed a long and productive law career in Southeast Kansas. The hearing panel was particularly moved by Exhibit N, an email message sent from a young man the respondent previously coached in baseball. Clearly, the respondent has made significant contributions to his community.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In re Grillot

2. “45. In making this recommendation for discipline, the hearing panel considered the factors outlined by the American Bar Association in its Standards for Imposing Lawyer Sanctions (hereinafter 'Standards'). Pursuant to Standard 3, the factors to be considered are the duty violated, the lawyer's mental state, the potential or actual injury caused by the lawyer's misconduct, and the existence of aggravating or mitigating factors.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In re Grillot

3. “Disbarment is generally appropriate when ... [b] a lawyer engages in any other intentional conduct involving dishonesty ... that seriously adversely reflects on the lawyer's fitness to practice.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In re Grillot