Opinion
20-cv-01324-PJH
10-12-2022
HERMAN TAMRAT, Plaintiff, v. WILLIAM KAUFMAN, Defendant.
ORDER VACATING HEARING AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS ATTORNEY
RE: DKT. NO. 102
PHYLLIS J. HAMILTON UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Appointed pro bono counsel in this case have filed a motion to withdraw as counsel for plaintiff. See Dkt. 102. Before ruling on counsel's motion, the court will first give plaintiff an opportunity to file a response. Because plaintiff is in prison, the court will extend the time for plaintiff to file a response to the motion. Plaintiff shall have until October 31, 2022, to file a response to counsel's motion. Defendant may also file a response by the same deadline. Pro bono counsel may then file a reply within seven (7) days of any response briefs.
The court notes that counsel has filed a proof of service showing that plaintiff was mailed a copy of the motion to withdraw on September 30, 2022. See Dkt. 102-2. The court further directs pro bono counsel to serve a copy of this order on plaintiff.
The hearing set for November 3, 2022 is VACATED, and the motion will be decided on the papers.
IT IS SO ORDERED.