Massoli v. Regan Media, et al

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Massoli v. Regan Media, et al

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James L. Blair, #016125 Roger W. Hall, #013727 RENAUD COOK DRURY MESAROS, PA Phelps Dodge Tower One North Central, Suite 900 Phoenix, Arizona 85004-4417 [phone] [e-mail] [e-mail] Attorneys for Plaintiff/Counterdefendants UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF ARIZONA JENNA MASSOLI p/k/a JENNA JAMESON, Plaintiff, v. "REGAN MEDIA," JUDITH REGAN, as an individual, Defendant. REGAN MEDIA, INC., a New York corporation, and JUDITH REGAN, an individual, Defendants/Counterclaimants, v. JENNA MASSOLI, p/k/a JENNA JAMESON, an individual, Plaintiff/Counterdefendant, and JAY GRDINA, an individual, Third-Party Counterdefendant, and DOLCE AMORE, INC., a Colorado corporation, Counterdefendant. CV 05-0854 PHX EHC APPLICATION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL FILED BY RENAUD COOK DRURY MESAROS, PA

(Assigned to the Honorable Earl H. Carroll)

RENAUD COOK DRURY MESAROS
ONE NORTH CENTRAL SUITE 900 PHOENIX, AZ 85004 TELEPHONE [phone] FACSIMILE 602-307-5853

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Pursuant to LRCiv 83.3(b)(2) and (3)(B), Rules of Practice of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona ("Local Rules"), attorneys James L. Blair and Roger W. Hall and the firm of Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros, PA ("RCDM") hereby apply to this Court to withdraw as counsel for plaintiff/ counterdefendants Jenna Massoli p/k/a Jenna Jameson, Jay Grdina, and Dolce Amore, Inc. (collectively, "Plaintiffs"). Irreconcilable differences have arisen between counsel and Plaintiffs, and Plaintiffs have failed to meet their financial obligations to counsel. Plaintiffs have not responded to RCDM's recent letters, e-mails, and voice mails. If this Application is granted, the following contact information is where all defendants can be reached by mail or telephone: 16444 North 91st Street, Suite 100 Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 [phone] Counsel is aware of a possible alternate address for Dolce Amore, Inc. ("Dolce Amore"), which is: Dolce Amore, Inc. 15270 N. 83rd Place Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Although this matter has been set for trial, and Local Rule LRCiv 83.3(b)(3) would normally apply, RCDM does not believe that its withdrawal at this time would prejudice Plaintiffs in any way, and that good cause therefore exists to grant this Application. The trial is set to begin on August 7, 2006, which is five months away. Additionally, plaintiff Jenna Massoli is a well-known adult film star whose professional name is Jenna Jameson. Ms. Massoli has tremendous financial resources at her disposal. Counterdefendant Jay Grdina is Ms. Massoli's husband, and counterdefendant Dolce Amore is a corporation whose sole shareholders are Ms. Massoli and Mr. Grdina. Ms. Massoli, Mr. Grdina, and Dolce Amore have more than adequate funds available to them with which to retain ///

RENAUD COOK DRURY MESAROS
ONE NORTH CENTRAL SUITE 900 PHOENIX, AZ 85004 TELEPHONE [phone] FACSIMILE 602-307-5853

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alternate counsel between now and the proposed trial date so that neither they, nor their new counsel, will have any problems complying with this Court's deadlines. Additionally, Plaintiffs have the assistance of their longtime transactional attorney, Gary L. Crandell, Esq., of Denver, Colorado, who can advise them regarding legal matters until alternate litigation counsel has been retained. Although Mr. Crandell has been disclosed as a witness in this matter, he can still perform the previously-described functions until new counsel can make an appearance in this matter. The concurrently-filed Certificate of attorney Roger W. Hall sets forth RCDM's compliance with LRCiv 83.3(b)(2)(A). RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 7th day of March, 2006. RENAUD COOK DRURY MESAROS, PA

By: /s/ Roger W. Hall James L. Blair Roger W. Hall Phelps Dodge Tower One North Central, Suite 900 Phoenix, AZ 85004-4417 Attorneys for Plaintiff/Counterdefendants Filed electronically this 7th day of March, 2006. COPY of the foregoing hand-delivered to the Honorable Earl H. Carroll this 7th day of March, 2006. COPY of the foregoing mailed this 7th day of March, 2006, to: Jeffrey F. Reina, Esq. LIPSITZ, GREEN, FAHRINGER, ROLL, SALISBURY & CAMBRIA LLP 42 Delaware Avenue, Suite 300 Buffalo, NY 14202-3857 Co-counsel for Plaintiff/Counterdefendants ///

RENAUD COOK DRURY MESAROS
ONE NORTH CENTRAL SUITE 900 PHOENIX, AZ 85004 TELEPHONE [phone] FACSIMILE 602-307-5853

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David J. Bodney, Esq. Dennis K. Blackhurst, Esq. STEPTOE & JOHNSON, LLP Collier Center 201 East Washington Street, Ste 1600 Phoenix, AZ 85004-2382 Attorneys for Defendants/Counterclaimants Ms. Jenna Massoli 16444 North 91st Street, Suite 100 Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Mr. Jay Grdina 16444 North 91st Street, Suite 100 Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Dolce Amore, Inc. c/o Mr. Jay Grdina 16444 North 91st Street, Suite 100 Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Dolce Amore, Inc. 15270 N. 83rd Place Scottsdale, Arizona 85260

/s/ Deborah Robertson

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