Mississippi Bar v. Walls

SMITH, Chief Justice,

for the Court.

¶ 1. The Mississippi Bar appeals the sanction of public reprimand imposed against attorney Johnnie E. Walls, Jr., by the Tribunal for violation of Rules 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 8.1(b) of the Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct. The Tribunal’s opinion and judgment were entered on July 15, 2002. Walls entered a nolo contendere plea pursuant to Rule 10.2, Mississippi Rules of Discipline.

¶ 2. The Mississippi Bar appeals arguing that a public reprimand is insufficient under these facts and circumstances and that a lengthy suspension is a more appropriate sanction.

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