Iskandr v. Douglas County, Nebraska

Filing 18

ORDER that the Motion to Withdraw (Filing No. 13 ) filed by Terry A. White, Alexis S. Mullaney, and the law firm of Carlson & Burnett, LLP, is granted. The firm of Carlson & Burnett, LLP shall immediately serve a copy of this Order on Plaintiff and thereafter file proof of service showing compliance with this Order, listing the name and address of the person to whom notice was sent. The firm of Carlson & Burnett, LLP will not be relieved of applicable duties to the Court, Plaintiff, an d opposing counsel until proof of service is filed. Upon filing of proof of service pursuant to Paragraph 2 of this Order, Plaintiff will be deemed to be proceeding pro se, that is, without the assistance of counsel, unless substitute counsel enter s a written appearance on her behalf. If substitute counsel does not enter a written appearance, Plaintiff shall provide the Clerk of Court her current address and telephone number within five days of being served with this Order. Plaintiff may re tain substitute counsel at any time. However, until such time as substitute counsel enters a written appearance, Plaintiff must comply with all case progression deadlines, orders of this Court, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and the Local R ules of Practice. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the imposition of sanctions, including payment of costs, attorneys fees, and/or dismissal of the case. Upon submission of proof of service as described in Paragraph 2 of th is Order, Terry A. White, Alexis S. Mullaney, and the law firm of Carlson & Burnett, LLP's appearance as counsel of record for Plaintiff will be terminated, and the Clerk of Court shall terminate electronic notice to them in this case. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. (LAC)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
SANAA L ISKANDR,
Plaintiff,
vs.

8:17CV306
ORDER

DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA,
Defendant.
This matter is before the Court on the Motion to Withdraw (Filing No. 13) filed by Terry
A. White, Alexis S. Mullaney, and the law firm of Carlson & Burnett, LLP. In support of the
motion, Ms. White filed her sealed Declaration (Filing No. 17) detailing the basis of the request to
withdraw. After review of the sealed Declaration, the Court finds the motion should be granted.
Plaintiff’s counsel represents that they have informed Plaintiff of this motion and that Plaintiff will
need to obtain a different attorney or proceed pro se. Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED:
1. The Motion to Withdraw (Filing No. 13) filed by Terry A. White, Alexis S. Mullaney,
and the law firm of Carlson & Burnett, LLP, is granted.
2. The firm of Carlson & Burnett, LLP shall immediately serve a copy of this Order on
Plaintiff and thereafter file proof of service showing compliance with this Order, listing
the name and address of the person to whom notice was sent. The firm of Carlson &
Burnett, LLP will not be relieved of applicable duties to the Court, Plaintiff, and
opposing counsel until proof of service is filed.
3. Upon filing of proof of service pursuant to Paragraph 2 of this Order, Plaintiff will be
deemed to be proceeding pro se, that is, without the assistance of counsel, unless
substitute counsel enters a written appearance on her behalf. If substitute counsel does
not enter a written appearance, Plaintiff shall provide the Clerk of Court her current
address and telephone number within five days of being served with this Order.
4. Plaintiff may retain substitute counsel at any time. However, until such time as
substitute counsel enters a written appearance, Plaintiff must comply with all case
progression deadlines, 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, attorneys’ fees, and/or
dismissal of the case.

5. Upon submission of proof of service as described in Paragraph 2 of this Order, Terry
A. White, Alexis S. Mullaney, and the law firm of Carlson & Burnett, LLP’s
appearance as counsel of record for Plaintiff will be terminated, and the Clerk of Court
shall terminate electronic notice to them in this case.
Dated this 20th day of June, 2018.
BY THE COURT:
s/ Michael D. Nelson
United States Magistrate Judge

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