Opinion
No. 2:07-cv-02231-MCE-KJM.
October 27, 2008
ORDER
The law firm of Millstone, Peterson Watts, LLP ("Millstone"), attorneys for Plaintiff Silas Knudsen in this matter, moves to withdraw as Plaintiff's counsel of record. Plaintiff has not opposed Millstone's request in that regard.
This motion is governed by the requirements of Local Rule 83-182(b), which provides that an attorney may not withdraw, leaving the client in propria persona, absent noticed motion and an affidavit from counsel showing the efforts made to provide notification of the attorney's intent to withdraw. Millstone has complied with those requirements and his request to withdraw is accordingly proper.
Because counsel's request is both procedurally correct and unopposed, the Motion to Withdraw is GRANTED. The law firm of Millstone, Peterson Watts, LLP is relieved as counsel of record for Plaintiff effective upon the filing of proof of service of this signed order on Plaintiff.
Because oral argument will not be of material assistance, the Court orders this matter submitted on the briefing. E.D. Cal. Local Rule 78-230(h).
IT IS SO ORDERED.