Opinion ID: 1918826
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Heading: What is the appropriate sanction for Lumumba's conduct?

Text: ¶ 34. The Complaint Tribunal ordered a public reprimand. The Mississippi Bar has appealed that decision, seeking a more severe punishment. In measuring the appropriateness of punishment of an attorney for violation of the rules of professional conduct, we look at (1) the nature of the conduct involved; (2) the need to deter similar misconduct; (3) the preservation of the dignity and reputation of the profession; (4) the protection of the public; and (5) the sanctions imposed in similar cases. See Miss. Bar v. Alexander, 669 So.2d 40, 42 (Miss.1996) (citing Miss. Bar v. Attorney R., 649 So.2d 820, 824-25 (Miss.1995)).