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Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Jefferson.
    [Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Jefferson (1998), 83 Ohio St.3d 317.]
    (No. 98-757
    Submitted June 10, 1998
    Decided September 30, 1998.)
    
      
      Jonathan E. Coughlan, Disciplinary Counsel, for relator.
   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.