Dilworth v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 31

ORDER denying 28 Motion to change case designation to Pro Per. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jane M. Virden on 1/2/19. (ncb)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI
ABERDEEN DIVISION
ERIC DILWORTH

PLAINTIFF

V.

NO. 1:18CV119-JMV

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY

DEFENDANT

ORDER
Before the Court is pro se Plaintiff Eric Dilworth’s “Motion to Move Case to Pro Per”
[28]. Essentially, Mr. Dilworth requests that the designation, “pro se,” be removed from this
case in order that he may obtain an attorney to represent him in this matter. To the extent it is
Mr. Dilworth’s understanding that he may not obtain counsel to assist him in this matter as long
as it is designated “pro se,” he is mistaken. Indeed, the pro se designation on this case is
merely an administrative flag that in no way impedes Plaintiff’s right to retain counsel of his
choice to represent him, and it will not be removed unless and until Plaintiff actually retains
counsel. Accordingly, the instant motion is denied as premature.
So ORDERED this 2nd day of January, 2019.

/s/ Jane M. Virden
U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE