Our primary goal in imposing discipline for attorney misconduct is not punishment, but protection of the public and of the courts. State ex rel. Through our decisions, we must justify public confidence in the courts by maintaining the legal profession's exacting ethical standards. In the disciplinary matter before us, a six month suspension would accomplish nothing in furtherance of our goals. While we cannot excuse Respondent's behaviors, we find that he is unlikely to repeat his offenses.
Suspension is unnecessary to protect the public or the integrity of the courts.
Respondent's behaviors are less egregious than those of attorneys who have been suspended for six months. We therefore reprimand David A. Dunlap and admonish him that improprieties in clients' financial matters will not be condoned.