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Cumulative Weight of the Misconduct We have recognized that “the cumulative weight and severity of multiple disciplinary rule violations may compel severe discipline even when a single act standing alone would not have warranted such discipline.”

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We have stated that “the cumulative weight and severity of multiple disciplinary rule violations may compel severe discipline even when a single act standing alone would not have warranted such discipline.”

“The purpose of disciplinary sanctions for professional misconduct is not to punish the attorney, but rather ‘to protect the public, to protect the judicial system, and to deter future misconduct by the disciplined attorney as well as by other attorneys.’ ” ().

In general, multiple rule violations “may compel severe discipline even when a single act standing alone would not have warranted such discipline.”

“[T]he cumulative weight and severity of multiple disciplinary rule violations may compel severe discipline even when a single act standing alone would not have warranted such discipline.”

-81 (Minn.2004) (holding that a lawyer’s prior disciplinary history is relevant to determine an appropriate sanction); -60 (Minn.1998) (noting the referee’s conclusion that a lawyer’s substantial experience in the practice of law was an aggravating factor); (considering the fact that the lawyer was “an experienced attorney”).

-60 (Minn.1998) (noting the referee’s conclusion that a lawyer’s substantial experience in the practice of law was an aggravating factor); (considering the fact that the lawyer was “an experienced attorney”).

recommended discipline is “unduly harsh.” 8 As we have explained, “[t]he purpose of disciplinary sanctions for professional misconduct is not to punish the attorney, but rather ‘to protect the public, to protect the judicial system, and to deter future misconduct by the disciplined attorney as well as by other attorneys.’ ” ().

“The purposes of disciplinary sanctions for professional misconduct are to protect the public, to protect the judicial system, and to deter future misconduct by the disciplined attorney as well as by other attorneys.”

The Cumulative Weight of the Disciplinary Violations We have said that “the cumulative weight and severity of multiple disciplinary rule violations may compel severe discipline even when a single act standing alone would not have warranted such discipline.”

“The purposes of disciplinary sanctions for professional misconduct are to protect the public, to protect the judicial system, and to deter future misconduct by the disciplined attorney as well as by other attorneys.”

We have held that “the cumulative weight and severity of multiple disciplinary rule violations may compel severe discipline even when a single act standing alone would not have warranted such discipline.” (internal citation omitted).

See, (recognizing that the cumulative weight of violations “ ‘may compel severe discipline even when a single act standing alone would not have warranted such discipline’ ” ()).

We consider four factors in determining the appropriate disciplinary sanction: “ 1) the nature of the misconduct, 2) the cumulative weight of the violations of the rules of professional conduct, 3) the harm to the public, and 4) the harm to the legal profession.’” De Rycke, d at 373 -74 ().

Cumulative Weight of Disciplinary Violations “[T]he cumulative weight and severity of multiple disciplinary rule violations may compel severe discipline even when a single act standing alone would not have warranted such discipline.” Nelson, d at 464 ().

discipline.’ ” Nelson, d at 464 ().

Cumulative Weight “[T]he cumulative weight and severity of multiple disciplinary rule violations may compel severe discipline even when a single act standing alone would not have warranted such discipline.”

d at 559-60 ; (considering the fact that the lawyer was “an experienced attorney”).

In determining the appropriate sanction for attorney misconduct, this court considers four factors: “ ‘1) the nature of the misconduct, 2) the cumulative weight of the violations of the rules of professional conduct, 3) the harm to the public, and 4) the harm to the legal profession.’ ” ().

In determining the appropriate sanction for attorney misconduct, we consider four factors: “ ‘1) the nature of the misconduct, 2) the cumulative weight of the violations of the rules of professional conduct, 3) the harm to the public, and 4) the harm to the legal profession.’ ” ().

“The purpose of disciplinary sanctions for professional misconduct is not to punish the attorney, but rather ‘to protect the public, to protect the judicial system, and to deter future misconduct by the disciplined attorney as well as by other attorneys.’ ” ().

In determining the appropriate sanction for attorney misconduct, we consider four factors: “1) the nature of the misconduct, 2) the cumulative weight of the violations of the rules of professional conduct; 3) the harm to the public, and 4) the harm to the legal profession.” ().

“The purpose of disciplinary sanctions for professional misconduct is not to punish the attorney, but rather ‘to protect the public, to protect the judicial system, and to deter future misconduct by the disciplined attorney as well as by other attorneys.’ ” ().

We have established that “[t]he purposes of disciplinary sanctions for professional misconduct are to protect the public, to protect the judicial system, and to deter future misconduct by the disciplined attorney as well as by other attorneys.”

The purpose of disciplinary sanctions for professional misconduct is not to punish the attorney, but rather “to protect the public, to protect the judicial system, and to deter future misconduct by the disciplined attorney as well as by other attorneys.” ().