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Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Jefferson

699 N.E.2d 930, 83 Ohio St. 3d 317
CourtOhio Supreme Court
DecidedSeptember 30, 1998
DocketNo. 98-757
StatusPublished
Cited by3 cases

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Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Jefferson, 699 N.E.2d 930, 83 Ohio St. 3d 317 (Ohio 1998).

Opinion

Per Curiam.

We adopt the findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the board. Absent any mitigating circumstances, the penalty for ignoring orders of the court and continuing to practice law while under suspension is disbarment. Disciplinary Counsel v. Chavers (1997), 80 Ohio St.3d 441, 687 N.E.2d 415, and cases cited therein. Respondent is hereby permanently disbarred from the practice of law in Ohio. Costs taxed to respondent.

Judgment accordingly.

Moyer, C.J., Douglas, Resnick, F.E. Sweeney, Pfeifer, Cook and Lundberg Stratton, JJ., concur.

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