United States of America v. Luther et al

Filing 100

ORDER granting 99 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. The Clerk of Court shall terminate the appearances of Patrick Betterman and the Law Offices of W. Patrick Betterman as counsel of record for Michael Luther and shall terminate future notices to Pa trick Betterman and the Law Offices of W. Patrick Betterman in this matter. This matter will be stayed until March 4, 2013, to allow Michael Luther to obtain new counsel. By or before March 4, 2013, Michael Luther shall have new counsel enter an appearance on his behalf or, alternatively, advise the Court that he wishes to proceed pro se. Ordered by Magistrate Judge F.A. Gossett. (JAB)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

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Plaintiff,
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V.
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MICHAEL S. LUTHER, LAURA
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DODGE LUTHER, ATELIER
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PARTNERS, CYCLONE ASSETS,
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SCOTT J. ESPARZA, BARRY
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FEINER, GARY FROMM, JOSEPH )
M. HALLER, as trustee for the
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Joseph E. Haller Family Trust,
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RICHARD HIERONS, KLEINWORT )
BENSON (USA), INC., DRESDNER
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KLEINWORT HOLDINGS, INC.,
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GERALD C. KORTH, PORTFOLIO )
RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC,
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TAG VIRGIN ISLANDS, INC.,
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ACCREDITED COLLECTION
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SERVICE, INC., and MSW
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CAPITAL, LLC,
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Defendants.

8:12CV80

ORDER

Patrick Betterman and the Law Offices of W. Patrick Betterman have moved to
withdraw as counsel for Defendant Michael S. Luther. (Filing 99.) In support of this motion,
Patrick Betterman represents that he has not been paid for his services in accordance with the
terms of his fee agreement with Michael Luther. The Court will grant the motion to
withdraw.
IT IS ORDERED:
1.

The Motion to Withdraw as Counsel (filing 99) is granted.

2.

The Clerk of Court shall terminate the appearances of Patrick Betterman and
the Law Offices of W. Patrick Betterman as counsel of record for Michael
Luther and shall terminate future notices to Patrick Betterman and the Law
Offices of W. Patrick Betterman in this matter.

3.

By or before February 1, 2013, Patrick Betterman shall serve a copy of this
Order on Defendant Michael Luther.

4.

By February 4, 2013, Patrick Betterman shall file a certificate of service with
the Court showing compliance with Paragraph 3 above.

5.

This matter will be stayed until March 4, 2013, to allow Michael Luther to
obtain new counsel. By or before March 4, 2013, Michael Luther shall have
new counsel enter an appearance on his behalf or, alternatively, advise the
Court that he wishes to proceed pro se.

DATED January 24, 2013.
BY THE COURT:
S/ F.A. Gossett
United States Magistrate Judge

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