Vickers et al v. Willette, M.D. et al

Filing 38

ORDER granting the 37 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Mr. Pope shall immediately serve copies of this Order on Plaintiffs 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. Pope will not be relieved of applicable duties to the Court, Plaintiffs, and opposing counsel until proof of service is filed. Upon the filing of proof of service pursuant to Paragraph 2 of this Order, Plaintiffs will be deemed to be proceeding pro se, that is, without the assistance of counsel, unless substitute counsel has entered a written appearance on their behalf. If substitute counsel has not entered a written appearance, Plaintiffs shall file a written notic e with the Clerk of the Court ofPlaintiffs' current address and telephone number within five (5) business daysof being served with this Order. Upon Mr. Pope's submission of proof of service as described in Paragraph 2 of this Order, the Clerk of Court shall terminate Mr. Pope's appearance as counsel and cease further notices to him in this matter. Ordered by Magistrate Judge F.A. Gossett. (MKR)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
DEVON L. VICKERS, and MARK P.
VICKERS,
Plaintiffs,
V.
PAUL M. WILLETTE, M.D., and BOX
BUTTE GENERAL HOSPITAL,
Defendants.

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8:13CV105

ORDER

Ronald Pope has moved to withdraw as Plaintiffs’ counsel in this case (filing 37). Mr.
Pope has advised the Court that Plaintiffs have terminated him as their representative and are
in the process of obtaining new counsel. Under these circumstances, the motion to withdraw
will be granted.
Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED:
1.

The Motion to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiffs (filing 37) is granted.

2.

Mr. Pope shall immediately serve copies of this Order on Plaintiffs 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. Pope will
not be relieved of applicable duties to the Court, Plaintiffs, and opposing
counsel until proof of service is filed.

3.

Upon the filing of proof of service pursuant to Paragraph 2 of this Order,
Plaintiffs will be deemed to be proceeding pro se, that is, without the
assistance of counsel, unless substitute counsel has entered a written
appearance on their behalf. If substitute counsel has not entered a written

appearance, Plaintiffs shall file a written notice with the Clerk of the Court of
Plaintiffs’ current address and telephone number within five (5) business days
of being served with this Order. Plaintiffs may retain substitute counsel at any
time, however, until such time as substitute counsel enters a written
appearance, Plaintiffs 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. Pope’s submission of proof of service as described in Paragraph 2
of this Order, the Clerk of Court shall terminate Mr. Pope’s appearance as
counsel and cease further notices to him in this matter.

DATED January 29, 2014.
BY THE COURT:
S/ F.A. Gossett
United States Magistrate Judge

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