state, the potential or actual injury caused by the lawyer's misconduct, and the existence of aggravating or mitigating factors.
"Duty Violated. The Respondent violated his duty to his clients to provide reasonable communication. The Respondent also violated his duty to his clients to safeguard their property. Finally, the Respondent violated his duty to the public and the legal profession to maintain personal integrity.
"Mental State. The Respondent knowingly violated his duties.
"Injury. As a result of the Respondent's misconduct, the Respondent caused injury to his clients and to the legal profession.
"Aggravating or Mitigating Factors. Aggravating circumstances are any considerations or factors that may justify an increase in the degree of discipline to be imposed. In reaching its recommendation for discipline, the Hearing Panel, in this case, found the following aggravating factorsdisbar the Respondent. Rather, on September 20, 2005, the Court suspended the Respondent from the practice of law in the state of Missouri. The Respondent may not apply for reinstatement until September 1, 2007.
"Furthermore, the Respondent has been suspended from the practice of law before the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Additionally, the United States District Court for the District of Kansas issued an order of interim suspension to the Respondent.
"Dishonest or Selfish Motive. The Respondent engaged in conduct that involved dishonesty in the reciprocal discipline case from Missouri. Accordingly, the Hearing Panel concludes that a portion of the Respondent's misconduct was motivated by dishonesty.
"A Pattern of Misconduct. Included in this case are three complaints, DA8866, DA9402, and the reciprocal discipline case from