Lewis v. Astrue

Filing 13

ORDER DENYING Plaintiff's # 11 Motion to be represented in this action by his mother. Signed by Magistrate Judge Valerie P. Cooke on 3/11/2016. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEVADA

BROCK KING LEWIS,

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Plaintiff,
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vs.
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CAROLYN COLVIN, Acting
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Commissioner of Social Security,
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Defendant.
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PRESENT:

3:15-CV-0553-MMD (VPC)
MINUTES OF THE COURT
March 11, 2016

THE HONORABLE VALERIE P. COOKE, U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE

DEPUTY CLERK:

LISA MANN

REPORTER: NONE APPEARING

COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF(S): NONE APPEARING
COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT(S): NONE APPEARING
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS:
Before this court is plaintiff’s request to be represented in this action by his mother (#11).
That request is DENIED. Plaintiff’s mother is not licensed to practice law in Nevada (#11, page
1); therefore, she is not permitted to represent another individual before this court. Moreover,
plaintiff filed a verified complaint stating that he is “a competent adult” representing “himself”
(#5, page 2). Plaintiff may either continue to represent himself or he may substitute an attorney
to represent him in this action.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
LANCE S. WILSON, CLERK
By:

/s/
Deputy Clerk