Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York May 5, 1987 (In re Lopez)

OPINION OF THE COURT

Per Curiam.

Petitioner, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee (DDC), *409seeks an order confirming the findings of fact and conclusions of law of a Hearing Panel, and disbarring respondent. Respondent cross-moves for an order denying the application, excusing his failure to file a formal written answer, and granting him a hearing de novo before a different Hearing Panel.