Martin v. Beard-Breeding Painting Company Inc

Filing 18

LETTER ORDER to Andrea Davis directing that she file the affidavit requested by an e-mail from the Court on February 25, 2011 within 14 days from the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Brian S. Miller on 4/12/11. (kpr)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

RICHARD SHEPPARD ARNOLD UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE

500 W. CAPITOL AVENUE, SUITE 0258

LITTLE ROCK. AR 72201

BRIAN S. MILLER

OFFICE: (SOl) 604·5400
FAX: (SOl) 604·5407

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

April 12, 2011

Andrea Davis
Andi Davis Law Firm, P.A.
835 Central Avenue, Suite 506
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Re:

ThomasA. Martin v. Beard-Breeding Painting Co., Inc., Case No.
4:09cv00765 BSM

Dear Ms. Davis:
On January 27, 2011, you filed a motion to withdraw. The motion was held in
abeyance for thirty days by order dated January 28, 2011. The order directed that you provide
Thomas Martin with a copy of the order, explain its requirements, and assist him in
responding.
Mr. Martin filed a motion pro se for appointment of counsel on February 22, 2011.
In the motion, Mr. Martin states that you have not returned any papers or property to him. My
law clerk contacted you via email on February 25, 2011, advising you that because your
motion to withdraw was held in abeyance, you were still counsel of record. She further
directed you to file an affidavit certifying that you took the action required by the order of
January 28,2011. And, although you responded by thanking her, we have not received your
affidavit.
On March 30,2011, my law clerk received a call from Marge Martin, the wife of Mr.
Martin. She was inquiring as to the pro se motion for appointment of counsel. She indicated
that neither she nor her husband have been able to get in touch with you. She also stated that
they have not received any ofMr. Martin's paperwork regarding the case.
Until you are relieved as counsel of record, Mr. Martin's motion for appointment of
counsel cannot be addressed. Therefore, you are directed to file the required affidavit within
fourteen days. If you fail to do so, I will refer you to the Arkansas office of the committee

on professional conduct.
Very truly yours,

Brian S. Miller
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