Bank of America, N.A. v. Mesa Verde Homeowners Association et al

Filing 74

ORDER Granting 73 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Siria L. Gutierrez withdrawn from the case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe on 1/11/17. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ADR)

Case 2:16-cv-00498-JCM-NJK Document 73 Filed 01/11/17 Page 1 of 2

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SIRIA L. GUTIERREZ, ESQ.
Nevada Bar No. 011981
[e-mail]

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HALL JAFFE & CLAYTON, LLP

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7425 Peak Drive
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89128

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[phone]
FAX [phone]

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

CASE NO. 2:16-cv-00498-JCM-NJK

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MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL

Plaintiff,

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vs.

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SFR INVESTMENTS POOL 1 LLC;
MESA VERDE HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION; DOE INDIVIDUALS I-X,
inclusive, and ROE CORPORATIONS IX, inclusive.
Defendants.

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In accordance with the Local Rule IA 10-6(b), Siria L. Gutierrez, hereby moves for leave to
withdraw from continued representation of MESA VERDE HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION.
This motion is made and based upon the below Memorandum of Points and Authorities and all
of the pleadings an papers on file herein.

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MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES

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1.
Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct (“NRCP”) 1.16(b) states “ a lawyer may withdraw
from representing a client if: (1) Withdrawal can be accomplished without material adverse effect on the
interests of the client; or (7) Other good cause exists. See Nev. R. Prof. C. 1.16(b)(1) and (7)

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Furthermore, “a lawyer must comply with applicable law requiring notice to or permission

of a tribunal when terminating representation.”
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3.
Siria L. Gutierrez requests permission to withdraw because she is no longer associated with
the law firm of Lipson, Neilson, Cole, Seltzer & Garin P.C. She is now an attorney with the law firm of Hall
Jaffe & Clayton, LLP.

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4.

The law firm of Lipson, Neilson, Cole, Seltzer & Garin P.C. remains as counsel of record

for Mesa Verde Homeowners Association. Therefore, withdrawal of Siria L. Gutierrez can be accomplished
without material adverse effect on the interests of The HOA.

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5.

Siria L. Gutierrez requests this Court grant her motion to Withdraw as Counsel, thereby

removing Siria L. Gutierrez from all e-filing and mailing service lists, effective immediately.
DATED this _11__ day of January, 2017.

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HALL JAFFE & CLAYTON, LLP

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By: ___/s/ Siria L. Gutierrez____

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SIRIA L. GUTIERREZ, ESQ.
Nevada Bar No. 011981
HALL JAFFE & CLAYTON, LLP
7425 Peak Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89128

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DATED this _____ day of January, 2017
IT IS SO ORDERED

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BY____________________________________
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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