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In deciding the appropriate sanction, we consider the case on its own facts and circumstances.

Every case is to be judged on its own facts, taking into account mitigating circumstances.

In calculating the proper remedy, we are mindful that discipline is not imposed as punishment, Silverstein’s Case, 108 N.H. 400, 401 (1967), and that relevant mitigating factors should be considered, Flint’s Case, 133 N.H. 685, 690 (1990).

The supreme court has recently stated that “[t]he power to discipline judges is exercised for the protection of the public from further acts of misconduct and to protect the integrity of the judiciary.” Snow’s Case, 140 N.H. at 621, 674 A.2d at 575 (citing Flint’s Case, 133 N.H. 685, 688, 582 A.2d 291, 293 (1990)).

“The gravity of unprofessional conduct is not determined solely by the number of rules broken or by the particular rules violated, but is determined largely with reference to the attorney’s behavior.” Flint’s Case, 133 N.H. 685, 689, 582 A.2d 291, 293 (1990).

To accomplish the desired ends, every case is judged on its own facts and circumstances.

The respondent’s “numerous violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct cover a wide scope of behavior that the Rules seek to prohibit and render him unfit to be a member of the bar of this State.” Flint’s Case, 133 N.H. 685, 690, 582 A.2d 291, 293-94 (1990).

As we have previously explained, “mitigating factors do not necessarily preclude disbarment,” Flint’s Case, 133 N.H. 685, 690, 582 A.2d 291, 294 (1990), particularly when the respondent’s misconduct involves a continuing course of dishonesty.

The power to discipline judges is exercised for the protection of the public from further acts of misconduct and to protect the integrity of the judiciary.

“The gravity of unprofessional conduct is hot determined solely by the number of rules broken or by the particular rules violated, but it is determined largely with reference to the attorney’s behavior.” Flint’s Case, 133 N.H. 685, 689, 582 A.2d 291, 293 (1990).

Flint’s Case, 133 N.H. 685, 687-690, 582 A.2d 291, 292-93 (1990) (lawyer neglectfully represented clients and did not act as an advocate); Fitzpatrick’s Case, 132 N.H. 211, 213, 566 A.2d 157, 158-59 (1989) (lawyer neglected legal matter and failed to diligently pursue matter).

We need not respond to the committee’s request for further violations, however, because “[t]he gravity of unprofessional conduct is not determined solely by the number of rules broken or by the particular rules violated, but is determined largely with reference to the attorney’s behavior.” Flint’s Case, 133 N.H. 685, 689, 582 A.2d 291, 293 (1990).

To accomplish the desired ends, every case is judged on its own facts and circumstances.

“Attorneys in this State have the obligation to act at all times in conformity with the standards imposed upon members of the bar as conditions for the right to practice law.” Flint’s Case, 133 N.H. 685, 689, 582 A.2d 291, 293 (1990) (quotations omitted); Sup.

Fundamental to the question of sanctions is an examination of the gravity of the respondent’s unprofessional conduct, as determined by his behavior, see Flint’s Case, 133 N.H. 685, 689, 582 A.2d 291, 293 (1990), and, thus, we turn to the respondent’s actions that are the basis for these proceedings.