Ohio Supreme Court, 1998

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Jefferson

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Jefferson
Ohio Supreme Court · Decided September 30, 1998 · Cook, Douglas, Moyer, Pfeifer, Resnick, Stratton, Sweeney
83 Ohio St. 3d 317; 699 N.E.2d 930

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Jefferson

Opinion of the Court

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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