In re Yood

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by this Court on June 28, 1990. The Grievance Committee filed a petition charging respondent with acts of misconduct arising from his representation of a client in a Family Court matter. Respondent filed an answer denying material allegations of the petition, and a referee was appointed to conduct a hearing. The Referee filed a report, which the Grievance Committee moves to confirm and respondent cross-moves to dismiss.

It is undisputed that respondent failed to appear at a scheduled court appearance, resulting in the entry of…