Lee v. Hobbs

Filing 155

ORDER granting 153 Motion. Sallings is relieved as counsel. Gipson and Brotherton's motion, 148 is denied. If Lee's lawyers find they can't pursue necessary proceedings without an Arkansas law license, then they should move to have local counsel appointed at that time. But Gipson and Brotherton would still be doing the legwork. This case is at a critical stage; and Lee needs his long-time lawyers to see it through. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 7/18/2016. (jak)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DIVISION
PETITIONER

LEDELLLEE

v.

No. 5:01-cv-377-DPM

WENDY KELLEY,* Director,
Arkansas Department of Correction

RESPONDENT

ORDER
1. Sallings's motion, NQ 153, granted. She is relieved as counsel.

2. Gipson and Brotherton's motion, NQ 148, denied.

Gipson has

represented Lee for twelve years; Brotherton for eight. They know the case
better than any substitute lawyers would. So they're best suited to represent
Lee in clemency and any other ancillary proceedings. And the appointment
statute requires it. 18 U.S.C. § 3599(e).
3. If Lee's lawyers find they can't pursue necessary proceedings
without an Arkansas law license, then they should move to have local counsel
appointed at that time. But Gipson and Brotherton would still be doing the
legwork. This case is at a critical stage; and Lee needs his long-time lawyers
to see it through.

*Wendy Kelley has replaced Ray Hobbs as Director. The Court
directs the Clerk to amend the docket. FED. R. Crv. P. 25(d).

So Ordered.
(j

D.P. Marshall Jr.
United States District Judge

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