Williams v. Winn et al

Filing 87

ORDER for Appointment of Counsel and Staying Proceedings. Signed by District Judge Matthew F. Leitman. (HMon)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
SOUTHERN DIVISION
ROBERT B. WILLIAMS,
Plaintiff,

Case No. 18-cv-11060
Hon. Matthew F. Leitman

v.
THOMAS O. WINN and
TIA CLARK,
Defendants.
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ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL
AND STAYING PROCEEDINGS
The Court has determined that Plaintiff Robert B. Williams would benefit
from the assistance of counsel in this matter. The Court will therefore attempt to
obtain pro bono counsel for Williams.
Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this matter is REFERRED
to the Court’s pro bono program for the appointment of counsel. IT IS FURTHER
ORDERED that this action will be stayed for a period of 90 days while the Court
attempts to obtain pro bono counsel for Williams. If pro bono counsel is not obtained
within 90 days, the stay will be lifted, and Williams will proceed pro se.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: July 20, 2021

s/Matthew F. Leitman
MATTHEW F. LEITMAN
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served upon the
parties and/or counsel of record on July 20, 2021, by electronic means and/or
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