United States of America v. Luther et al

Filing 182

ORDER - The Motion to Withdraw as Counsel (filing 181 ) is granted. Mr. Betterman shall immediately serve copies of this Order on Michael Luther and thereafter file proof of service showing compliance with this Order, listing the names and add resses of the persons to whom notice was sent. Mr. Betterman will not be relieved of applicable duties to the Court, Mr. Luther and opposing counsel until proof of service is filed. Upon Mr. Betterman's submission of proof of service as described in Paragraph 2 of this Order, the Clerk of Court shall terminate Mr. Betterman's appearance as counsel and cease further notices to him in this matter. Ordered by Magistrate Judge F.A. Gossett. (AOA)

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 has moved to withdraw as counsel for Defendant Michael Luther.
(Filing 181.) Having considered the matter, the Motion will be granted.
Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED:
1.

The Motion to Withdraw as Counsel (filing 181) is granted.

2.

Mr. Betterman shall immediately serve copies of this Order on Michael Luther
and thereafter file proof of service showing compliance with this Order, listing

the names and addresses of the persons to whom notice was sent. Mr.
Betterman will not be relieved of applicable duties to the Court, Mr. Luther
and opposing counsel until proof of service is filed.
3.

Upon the filing of proof of service pursuant to Paragraph 2 of this Order, Mr.
Luther will be deemed to be proceeding pro se, that is, without the assistance
of counsel, unless substitute counsel has entered a written appearance on his
behalf. If substitute counsel has not entered a written appearance, Mr. Luther
shall file a written notice with the Clerk of the Court of his current address and
telephone number within five (5) business days of being served with this
Order. Mr. Luther may retain substitute counsel at any time, however, until
such time as substitute counsel enters a written appearance, Mr. Luther shall
comply with all orders of this Court, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and
the Local Rules of Practice. Failure to comply with these requirements may
result in the imposition of sanctions, including payment of costs and attorney's
fees and/or the entry of default.

4.

Upon Mr. Betterman’s submission of proof of service as described in
Paragraph 2 of this Order, the Clerk of Court shall terminate Mr. Betterman’s
appearance as counsel and cease further notices to him in this matter.

DATED September 23, 2013.
BY THE COURT:
S/ F.A. Gossett
United States Magistrate Judge

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