¶1ORDER
¶2The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) is conducting an investigation into allegations that respondent, a suspended lawyer, engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. Respondent now seeks to permanently resign from the practice of law in lieu of discipline. The ODC has concurred in respondent’s petition.
¶3Having considered the Petition for Permanent Resignation from the Practice of Law filed by Earl M.J. Boydell, Jr., Louisiana Bar Roll number 3353, and the concurrence thereto filed by the ODC,
¶4IT IS ORDERED that the request of Earl M.J. Boydell, Jr. for permanent resignation in lieu of discipline be and is hereby granted, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 20.1 and Rule 5.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
¶5IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Earl M.J. Boydell, Jr. shall be permanently prohibited from practicing law in Louisiana or in any other jurisdiction in which he is *128admitted to the practice of law; shall be permanently prohibited from seeking readmission to the practice of law in this state or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted; and shall be permanently prohibited from seeking admission to the practice of law in any jurisdiction.