Harrell et al v. G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc.

Filing 46

ORDER that the motions to withdraw as attorneys for Plaintiffs (filings 44 & 45 ) are granted. Counsel 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. Counsel 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. Plaintiffs may retain substitute counsel at anytime, 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. Upon submission of proof of service as described in Paragraph 2 of this Order,the Clerk of Court shall terminate the movants appearances as attorneys of record and cease further notices to them in this matter. Ordered by Magistrate Judge F.A. Gossett. (Copies mailed as directed)(LAC)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
RICKEY HARRELL, and JOYCE
HARRELL,
Plaintiffs,
V.
G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA),
INC.,
Defendant.

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8:13CV247

ORDER

Richard Bearden, David Houghton, Keith Harvat, and the law firm Houghton, Whitted
& Weaver, PC, LLO (collectively “Counsel”) have moved to withdraw as Plaintiffs’
attorneys in this case (Filings 44 & 45.) They have advised the Court that they have a
conflict of interest which precludes them from representing Plaintiffs.
Under the circumstances, the motions to withdraw will be granted.
Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED:
1.

The motions to withdraw as attorneys for Plaintiffs (filings 44 & 45) are
granted.

2.

Counsel 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. Counsel 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. 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 submission of proof of service as described in Paragraph 2 of this Order,
the Clerk of Court shall terminate the movants’ appearances as attorneys of
record and cease further notices to them in this matter.

DATED August 20, 2015.
BY THE COURT:
S/ F.A. Gossett
United States Magistrate Judge

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