Trader Joe's Company v. Hallatt et al

Filing 93

ORDER granting counsel's 83 Motion to withdraw and allow Defendant to proceed pro se. Attorneys Michael G Atkins (Atkins Intellectual Property PLLC) and Michael P Matesky, II (Matesky Law PLLC) are terminated and Defendant is permitted to proceed pro se. Signed by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein. (PM) cc: Defendant Hallatt via the U.S. Mail

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

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TRADER JOE'S COMPANY,
Plaintiff,

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v.

CASE NO. C13-768 BJR
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO
WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL FOR
DEFENDANT

MICHAEL NORMAN HALLATT,
Defendant.

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On June 19, 2017, counsel for Defendant (Matesky Law PLLC and Atkins Intellectual

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Property PLLC) moved for permission to withdraw and allow Defendant to proceed pro se,

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pursuant to GR 2(g) and LCR 83.2(b). (Dkt. No. 83.) Initially, the motion was opposed by

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Plaintiff. (Dkt. No. 87.)

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On July 13, 2017, the parties filed a joint stipulation indicating that, based on

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Defendant’s agreement to accept email service and a reaffirmation by all concerned of their

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willingness to respect their obligations under the Protective Order, Plaintiff would withdraw its

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opposition to motion by Defendant’s counsel to withdraw.

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ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT - 1

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Therefore, the Court rules that the motion to withdraw is GRANTED and Defendant will
be permitted to proceed pro se.

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The clerk is ordered to provide copies of this order to Defendant and to all counsel.

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Dated: July _18_, 2017.

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Barbara Jacobs Rothstein
U.S. District Court Judge

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ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT - 2