Jackson, Sylvester v. Hamblin, Gary et al

Filing 49

ORDER appointing attorneys David Harth and David Anstaett to represent the plaintiff in this case. Proceedings remain stayed pending a telephonic status conference to reset the schedule in this case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 6/13/12. (elc),(ps)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN

SYLVESTER JACKSON,
Plaintiff,

ORDER

v.
11-cv-136-slc
RANDALL R. HEPP and RICK RAEMISCH,
Defendants.

In this case, plaintiff Sylvester Jackson is proceeding on a claim that defendants Randall
Hepp and Rick Raemisch violated his First Amendment right to inmate-to-inmate legal
correspondence. I previously granted plaintiff’s motion for appointment of counsel and stayed
proceedings in order to locate counsel for plaintiff. David Harth and David Anstaett, members
of the Wisconsin Bar, have agreed to represent plaintiff, with the understanding that they will
serve with no guarantee of compensation for their services. It is this court's intention that the
appointment of these attorneys to represent plaintiff extends to proceedings in this court only.1
Plaintiff should understand that because I am appointing counsel to represent him, he
may not communicate directly with the court from this point forward. He must work directly
with his lawyers and must permit them to exercise their professional judgment to determine
which matters are appropriate to bring to the court's attention and in what form. Plaintiff does
not have the right to require counsel to raise frivolous arguments or to follow every directive he
makes. He should be prepared to accept the strategic decisions made by her lawyers even if he
disagrees with some of them. In addition, plaintiff should understand that it is highly unlikely
that this court would appoint another lawyer to represent him if he chooses not to work with
these lawyers. The court will schedule a status conference to reset the schedule in this lawsuit.

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"Proceedings in this court" include all matters leading up to a final judgment on the merits, the
filing of a Notice of Appeal, if appropriate, and ensuring that all steps are taken to transfer the record to
the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

ORDER
IT IS ORDERED that David Harth and David Anstaett are appointed to represent
plaintiff in this case. Proceedings in this case remain STAYED pending a status conference, at
which time a new schedule will be set for moving this case to resolution.

Entered this 13th day of June, 2012.
BY THE COURT:
/s/
STEPHEN L. CROCKER
Magistrate Judge

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