Harris v. Diamond Dolls of Nevada, LLC et al

Filing 75

ORDER granting ECF No. 71 Motion to Withdraw Carl Fitz as Counsel on behalf of Plaintiff Clarissa Harris. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin on 10/15/2020. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - LW)

Case 3:19-cv-00598-RCJ-CLB Document 75 Filed 10/15/20 Page 1 of 5

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David W. Hodges (admitted pro hac vice)
[e-mail]
Texas State Bar No. 00796765
Tina E. Gutierrez (admitted pro hac vice)
[e-mail]
Texas State Bar No. 24116467
HODGES AND FOTY, LLP
4409 Montrose Blvd, Ste. 200
Houston, Texas 77006
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: 713-523-1116
LEAD ATTORNEY IN CHARGE FOR
PLAINTIFF AND CLASS MEMBERS
Local Counsel:
Michael P. Balaban State Bar No. 9370
LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL P. BALABAN
10726 Del Rudini Street
Las Vegas, NV 89141
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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CLARISSA HARRIS, on Behalf of Herself )
and on Behalf of All Others Similarly ) Case No. 3:19-cv-00598-RCJ-CBC
Situated,
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Plaintiff(s),
) PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO WITHDRAW
) CARL FITZ AS COUNSEL
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vs.
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DIAMOND DOLLS OF NEVADA, LLC dba )
the SPICE HOUSE, KAMY KESHMIRI, )
JAMY KESHMIRI
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Defendants.
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MOTION
COMES NOW, Carl Fitz, counsel of record, asking to be withdrawn as counsel in this case.

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This motion is not sought for purposes of delay.

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Good cause exists for the withdrawal of Carl Fitz as counsel for Plaintiff because he has
ended his employment with Hodges & Foty, L.L.P. (formerly Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P.).
Remaining as Lead Counsel is David W. Hodges of Hodges & Foty, L.L.P, 4409 Montrose
Blvd., Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77006.

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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that the Court enters an order discharging movant as
Attorney of Record for the Plaintiff and for such other and further relief that may be justly entitled.

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Respectfully Submitted,

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HODGES & FOTY, L.L.P
By: /s/ David W. Hodges
David W. Hodges (admitted pro hac vice)
[e-mail]
Texas State Bar No. 00796765
Tina E. Gutierrez
[e-mail]
Texas State Bar No. 24116467
Carl Fitz
Texas State Bar No. 24105863
Email: [e-mail]
4409 Montrose Blvd., Ste. 200
Houston, Texas 77006
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: 713-523-1116

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LEAD ATTORNEY IN CHARGE FOR
PLAINTIFF AND CLASS MEMBERS

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: October 15, 2020

Local Counsel:
Michael P. Balaban State Bar No. 9370
LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL P.
BALABAN
10726 Del Rudini Street
Las Vegas, NV 89141
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

_____________________________
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

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I certify that this document was served on all parties on October 13, 2020 via the Court’s

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CM/ ECF system.
/s/ David W. Hodges
David W. Hodges

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CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE
I certify that Plaintiff’s counsel conferred with Defendants’ counsel via email on October
12, 2020 regarding the relief requested in the present motion. Defendants are unopposed.
Furthermore, notice has been given to the affected client.
/s/ David W. Hodges
David W. Hodges

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Case 3:19-cv-00598-RCJ-CLB Document 71-1 Filed 10/15/20 Page 14 of 5

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David W. Hodges (admitted pro hac vice)
[e-mail]
Texas State Bar No. 00796765
Tina E. Gutierrez (admitted pro hac vice)
[e-mail]
Texas State Bar No. 24116467
HODGES AND FOTY, LLP
4409 Montrose Blvd, Ste. 200
Houston, Texas 77006
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: 713-523-1116
LEAD ATTORNEY IN CHARGE FOR
PLAINTIFF AND CLASS MEMBERS
Local Counsel:
Michael P. Balaban State Bar No. 9370
LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL P. BALABAN
10726 Del Rudini Street
Las Vegas, NV 89141
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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CLARISSA HARRIS, on Behalf of Herself )
and on Behalf of All Others Similarly ) Case No. 3:19-cv-00598-RCJ-CBC
Situated,
)
)
Plaintiff(s),
) ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO
) WITHDRAW CARL FITZ AS COUNSEL
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vs.
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DIAMOND DOLLS OF NEVADA, LLC dba )
the SPICE HOUSE, KAMY KESHMIRI, )
JAMY KESHMIRI
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Defendants.
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On this day, came to be considered Counsel's Motion for Withdrawal. After Considering

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the evidence and hearing the arguments of counsel, if any, it appears to the Court that the Motion

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is meritorious and is therefore GRANTED.

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IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Carl Fitz, be removed as counsel of record and

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David Hodges will remain as Lead Counsel for Plaintiffs.
SIGNED on this _______day of _______________________ , 2020.

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_____________________________

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JUDGE PRESIDING

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