Blair v. Douglas County et al

Filing 111

ORDER - IT IS ORDERED: Timothy L. Ashford's motion to withdraw as counsel (Filing No. 110 ) is granted. Mr. Ashford shall serve a copy of his motion and this order on Mr. Blair and file a notice of such service with the court. The notice sha ll contain Mr. Blair's current address. Steven R. Blair is hereby considered proceeding pro se and counsel for the defendant may communicate with the plaintiff directly regarding this case until new counsel, if any, enters an appearance on t he record. The planning conference previously scheduled to be held by telephone on December 5, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. shall be held in person in Courtroom 7, Roman L. Hruska United States Courthouse, 111 South 18th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Thomas D. Thalken. (TCL )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
STEVEN R. BLAIR,
Plaintiff,

8:11CV349

vs.

ORDER

DOUGLAS COUNTY,
Defendant.
This matter is before the court on the motion of Timothy L. Ashford (Filing No.
110) to withdraw as counsel for the plaintiff Steven R. Blair. The movant states he and
his client have issues which they cannot resolve, including Mr. Blair filing his own
documents in this matter, stating he was pro se and Mr. Ashford failed to diligently
pursue this case. The movant seeks additional time for Mr. Blair to find a new attorney.
Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED:
1.

Timothy L. Ashford’s motion to withdraw as counsel (Filing No. 110) is

granted. Mr. Ashford shall serve a copy of his motion and this order on Mr. Blair and file
a notice of such service with the court. The notice shall contain Mr. Blair’s current
address.
2.

Steven R. Blair is hereby considered proceeding pro se and counsel for

the defendant may communicate with the plaintiff directly regarding this case until new
counsel, if any, enters an appearance on the record.
3.

The planning conference previously scheduled to be held by telephone on

December 5, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. shall be held in person in Courtroom 7, Roman L.
Hruska United States Courthouse, 111 South 18th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska.
Dated this 15th day of October, 2013.
BY THE COURT:
s/ Thomas D. Thalken
United States Magistrate Judge