Pires v. UOB Holdings (USA) Inc.

Filing 8

ORDER. Plaintiff's attorney, Richard Liebowitz, has been suspended from the practice of law in this Court. Accordingly, plaintiff in this matter must either hire a new attorney or appear without an attorney (that is, "pro se."). The Co urt will allow plaintiff 30 days to retain a new attorney. If a new attorney does not file a notice of appearance by February 8, 2021, plaintiff must file a letter by February 8, 2021, stating either (1) that he intends to represent himself or (2) he does not wish to pursue this case. Plaintiff may file the letter by email by sending it in pdf form to [e-mail]. In the alternative, the letter may be mailed to Pro Se Docketing, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 1 0007. If plaintiff does not comply with this Order, this case may be dismissed. The Clerk is directed to (1) add the plaintiff's name and address below to the docket sheet and (2) mail a copy of this Order to plaintiff. Rui Pires, Rua do Casal, 165, IIhavo 3830-158, Portugal. SO ORDERED. (Attorney Richard Liebowitz terminated). (Signed by Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein on 1/8/2021) (rjm) Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk for processing.

Case 1:20-cv-01612-LTS-GWG Document 8 Filed 01/08/21 Page 1 of 1
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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RUI PIRES,
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Plaintiff,

ORDER
20 Civ.1612 (LTS) (GWG)

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UOB HOLDINGS (USA) INC.,
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Defendant.
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GABRIEL W. GORENSTEIN, United States Magistrate Judge
Plaintiff’s attorney, Richard Liebowitz, has been suspended from the practice of law in
this Court. Accordingly, plaintiff in this matter must either hire a new attorney or appear
without an attorney (that is, “pro se.”). The Court will allow plaintiff 30 days to retain a new
attorney.
If a new attorney does not file a notice of appearance by February 8, 2021, plaintiff must
file a letter by February 8, 2021, stating either (1) that he intends to represent himself or (2) he
does not wish to pursue this case. Plaintiff may file the letter by email by sending it in pdf form
to [e-mail]
In the alternative, the letter may be mailed to Pro Se Docketing, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY
10007
If plaintiff does not comply with this Order, this case may be dismissed.
The Clerk is directed to (1) add the plaintiff’s name and address below to the docket
sheet and (2) mail a copy of this Order to plaintiff.
Rui Pires
Rua do Casal, 165
IIhavo 3830-158
Portugal.
SO ORDERED.
Dated: January 8, 2021
New York, New York