Pouncy v. Palmer

Filing 228

ORDER Designating Lead Counsel. Signed by District Judge Matthew F. Leitman. (HMon)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
SOUTHERN DIVISION
OMAR RASHAD POUNCY,
Petitioner,

Case No. 13-cv-14695
Hon. Matthew F. Leitman

v.
CARMEN D. PALMER,
Respondent.
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ORDER DESIGNATING LEAD COUNSEL
For the reasons discussed on the record during the March 18, 2019, Status
Conference, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1.

Harold Gurewitz is designated as lead counsel for Petitioner with

respect to actual innocence issues. With respect to those issues, Mr. Gurewitz is the
only attorney who, on behalf of Petitioner, may communicate with counsel for
Respondent and may file papers with the Court.
2.

David Moffitt is designated as lead counsel for Petitioner with respect

to issues concerning communication between Petitioner and his counsel and any
claims that the Michigan Department of Corrections is improperly interfering with
those communications.

With respect to those issues, Mr. Moffitt is the only

attorney who, on behalf of Petitioner, may communicate with counsel for
Respondent and may file papers with the Court.
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3.

Daniel Meron is designated as lead counsel for Petitioner with respect

to all other issues and claims in this action. With respect to all issues and claims
not identified above (in paragraphs 1 & 2), Mr. Meron is the only attorney who, on
behalf of Petitioner, may communicate with counsel for Respondent and may file
papers with the Court.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Matthew F. Leitman
MATTHEW F. LEITMAN
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Dated: April 4, 2019

I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served upon the
parties and/or counsel of record on April 4, 2019, by electronic means and/or
ordinary mail.
s/Holly A. Monda
Case Manager
[phone]

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