Steshenko v. McKay et al

Filing 166

ORDER REVOKING PRIOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL, REFERRING LITIGANT TO FEDERAL PRO BONO PROJECT, AND STAYING PROCEEDINGS PENDING APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. Signed by Judge Richard Seeborg on 10/25/11. (cl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/25/2011)

*E-Filed 10/25/11*

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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SAN JOSE DIVISION

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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GREGORY STESHENKO,

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Plaintiff,
v.
THOMAS MCKAY, et al.

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No. C 09-5543 RS
ORDER REVOKING PRIOR
APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL,
REFERRING LITIGANT TO
FEDERAL PRO BONO PROJECT,
AND STAYING PROCEEDINGS
PENDING APPOINTMENT OF
COUNSEL

Defendants.
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In view of the breakdown in the attorney-client relationship, the appointment of James Dal

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Bon as counsel for plaintiff Gregory Steshenko is hereby revoked, and Dal Bon is relieved from

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further representation of Steshenko in this matter. As Steshenko’s prior showing that he satisfies

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the criteria set forth in the guidelines of the Federal Pro Bono Project remains adequate, and good

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cause appearing, the Volunteer Legal Services Program of the Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley

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(“PBPSV”) is requested to attempt to obtain new pro bono counsel for him. All proceedings in this

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action are hereby stayed until 20 days from the date an attorney is appointed to represent Gregory

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Steshenko, and all pending hearing dates are vacated. Upon appointment of new counsel, the parties

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shall engage in meaningful meet and confer negotiations in an attempt to resolve all existing

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discovery disputes prior to re-noticing or refiling any pending discovery motions.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: 10/25/11

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RICHARD SEEBORG
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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