Opinion ID: 2458428
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 32

Heading: sanction analysis

Text: 44. The appropriate sanction for Mr. McGrath's misconduct is determined by reference to the American Bar Association Standards for Imposing Lawyer Sanctions (1986, amended 1992) (ABA Standards), adopted in In re Buckalew, 731 P.2d 48 (Alaska 1986). Under ABA Standard § 3.0, the following factors are to be considered in imposing sanctions after a finding of lawyer misconduct: (a) the duty violated; (b) the lawyer's mental state; (c) the actual or potential injury caused by the lawyer's misconduct; and (d) the existence of aggravating or mitigating factors. 45. These factors are addressed in a three-part methodology: (1) determine the first three factors; (2) determine the recommended sanction; and (3) determine the applicability of aggravating or mitigating factors. In re Schuler, 818 P.2d 138, 140 (Alaska 1991).