In re Taylor

OPINION OF THE COURT

By decision and order of this court dated December 27, 1989, the Grievance Committee was authorized to institute a disciplinary proceeding against the respondent.

On March 17, 1990, the respondent was personally served with the notice of petition and petition containing charges of *700professional misconduct. The notice of petition was returnable on April 20, 1990, but the respondent failed to appear or answer the petition. On April 14, 1990, the respondent was personally served with a notice pursuant to section 691.3 of the rules of this court (22 NYCRR), apprising him that…