Dunn v. Marin County et al

Filing 25

ORDER DENYING SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL re 23 Notice of Substitution of Counsel filed by Thomas Dunn. Signed by Judge Maria-Elena James on 10/20/2010. (mejlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/20/2010)

Dunn v. Marin County et al

Doc. 25

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 UNITED UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 12
For the Northern District of California

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT Northern District of California
THOMAS DUNN, v. Plaintiff,

No. C 10-0969 MEJ ORDER RE: SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL

MARIN COUNTY, et al., Defendants. _____________________________________/

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On October 18, 2010, Plaintiff's counsel, Richard Sax, filed a "Substitution of Attorney." (Dkt. #23.) However, the notice does not name a new attorney and instead states that Plaintiff's "legal representative" will be himself. Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 11-5, "Counsel may not withdraw from an action until relieved by order of Court after written notice has been given reasonably in advance to the client and to all other parties who have appeared in the case." Accordingly, Plaintiff's substitution of counsel is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE to the filing of a properly noticed motion pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.. IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: October 20, 2010

_______________________________ Maria-Elena James Chief United States Magistrate Judge

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