Debose v. World Finance Corporation of South Carolina

Filing 21

ORDER granting Plaintiff's counsels's motion to withdraw 19 . Plaintiff's motion to stay the scheduling order 20 is granted until May 31, 2012. Attorney Benjamin M Mabry and Janet Elizabeth Rhodes are terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 4/26/2012. (abuc)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
ORANGEBURG DIVISION
Sheena M. Debose,
Plaintiff,
vs.
World Finance Corporation of South
Carolina,
Defendant.

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C/A No.: 5:11-3057-MBS-SVH

ORDER

This matter is before the court on Plaintiff’s counsel’s motion to withdraw [Entry
#19] and motion to stay the scheduling order for thirty days [Entry #20].
Plaintiff’s counsel’s motion to withdraw represents that Plaintiff indicated on
April 25, 2012 that she wishes to terminate her attorney-client relationship with the
Mabry Law Firm, LLC and hire new counsel to represent her in this matter. [Entry #19].
It is therefore ordered that the Mabry Law Firm is hereby relieved as counsel of record
for Plaintiff in this matter and shall have no further responsibility for Plaintiff in this
matter. Attorney Janet E. Rhodes of Mabry Law Firm, LLC shall serve this order on
Plaintiff and shall provide the court with an affidavit of said service.
The court grants Plaintiff’s motion to stay the scheduling order [Entry #20] until
May 31, 2012, by which date Plaintiff shall notify the court of the identity of the new
attorney(s) to represent her in this case or, alternatively, of her desire to proceed with this
litigation pro se, i.e., without an attorney. To this end, Plaintiff shall, by May 31, 2012,

complete the attached notice and mail it to the clerk of court at the address indicated. If
Plaintiff fails to file the attached letter with the clerk within the time prescribed or fails to
provide the Clerk with an accurate and current address, this case may be dismissed for
failure to prosecute.
Plaintiff is specifically advised that, if no new attorney is obtained to represent her
interests, the court will expect this litigation to be conducted in accordance with all
provisions of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and that the court is unable to provide
her with legal advice. Plaintiff is directed to consult the Pro Se Guide available on the
District Court’s website at www.scd.uscourts.gov under the “pro se” tab. Failure to
comply with court rules could have serious consequences including, but not limited to,
striking a claim, defense, pleading, dismissing the action for lack of prosecution, and/or
holding the party in default.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

April 26, 2012
Columbia, South Carolina

Shiva V. Hodges
United States Magistrate Judge

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Name ___________________________
Address___________________________
___________________________
Clerk of Court
United States District Court
901 Richland Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
In Re: 5:11-3057-MBS-SVH Debose v. World Finance Corporation of South
Carolina
Dear Mr. Propes:
In response to the order of Judge Hodges dated April 26, 2012, I wish to advise as
follows:
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I have obtained a new attorney to represent me in this matter. His
[or her] name, address, and telephone number are as follows:
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
OR

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I have NOT obtained a new attorney and will represent myself in
this matter. The clerk is directed to forward all notices and
pleadings to me at the above address. I understand that I am
obligated to comply with all provisions of the Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure and to keep the Clerk of Court informed as to my proper
address.
_____________________________________ ______________
Signature
Date
_____________________________________
Printed Name

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