Proctor v. Wong, et al

Filing 323

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Craig M. Kellison on 3/16/2012 ORDERING that the Clerk is to update the docket to reflect new respondent; Ms. Lipsig's 321 motion to withdraw as second counsel is GRANTED; and James Thomson shall continue as petitioner's sole counsel. Attorney Jolie Lipsig terminated. (Yin, K)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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WILLIAM A. PROCTOR,

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Petitioner,

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DEATH PENALTY CASE

vs.

ORDER

KEVIN CHAPPELLE, et al.,1

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Respondents.

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No. CIV S-96-1401-JAM-CMK

Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding with appointed counsel, seeks a writ of
habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254.

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Second counsel for petitioner, Jolie Lipsig, Esq., seeks leave to withdraw from

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this case (Doc. 321). Good cause appearing therefor, the request will be granted.

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Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 25(d), Kevin Chappelle is substituted
for his predecessor. The Clerk of the Court will be directed to update the docket to reflect the
above caption.
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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

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The Clerk of the Court is directed to update the docket to reflect the new

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Ms. Lipsig’s motion to withdraw as second counsel (Doc. 321) is granted;

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James Thomson, Esq., shall continue as petitioner’s sole counsel.

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respondent;

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and

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DATED: March 16, 2012
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CRAIG M. KELLISON
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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