Rapaport v. Soffer

Filing 111

ORDER Granting 110 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Plaintiff shall have until 7/11/2013 in which to retain new counsel who shall file a notice of appearance. The Clerk of Court shall serve a copy of this Order to Avi Soffer at the address listed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe on 6/11/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - cc: Avi Soffer - SLD)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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EZRIEL RAPAPORT, as Trustee of the
RAPAPORT 2006 GRANTOR TRUST,

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Plaintiff,
vs.

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AVI SOFFER, an individual; DOES 1 through
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inclusive,

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Defendants.

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2:10-cv-935-MMD-RJJ
Consolidated with:
2:12-cv-57

ORDER

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This matter is before the court on the Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for
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Defendant/Counterclaimant Avi Soffer (Dkt. #110) filed May 23, 2013. Trevor J. Hatfield, Esq. and
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Michelle M. Jones, Esq. (“Counsel”) seek to withdraw as counsel of record for
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Defendant/Counterclaimant Avi Soffer. The Motion represents that the Defendant’s bankruptcy filing
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precludes Counsel from further representation of the Defendant in this matter. Additionally, Counsel
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states that the relationship between Counsel and Defendant has deteriorated to the point where Counsel
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can no longer represent the Defendant. Local Rule IA 10-6 provides that “no withdrawal . . . shall be
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approved if delay of discovery, the trial or any hearing in the case would result.” There is no trial date in
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this matter and no party has filed an opposition to the Motion to Withdraw or indicated that any delay
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may result from withdrawl.
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Having reviewed and considered the matter, and for good cause shown,

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IT IS ORDERED:

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The Motion to Withdraw – (Dkt. #110) is GRANTED.

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Plaintiff shall have until July 11, 2013, in which to retain new counsel who shall file a

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notice of appearance in accordance with the Local Rules of Practice or to file a statement

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that he will be proceeding pro se.

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Failure to comply with this order may result in a recommendation to the District Judge
for sanctions, including case-dispositive sanctions.

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The Clerk of Court shall serve a copy of this Order on Defendant/Counterclaimant Avi

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Soffer at:

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10396 W. DR 84 Suite 104
Davie, FL 33324

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Dated June 11, 2013.
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NANCY J. KOPPE
United States Magistrate Judge

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