Opinion
22-CV-01279-RFB-VCF
10-06-2023
Christopher Martin Ian J. Kellogg James P. McDonald Securities and Exchange Commission Counsel for Plaintiff
Christopher Martin Ian J. Kellogg James P. McDonald Securities and Exchange Commission Counsel for Plaintiff
MOTION TO WITHDRAW
Christopher E. Martin, as attorney for Plaintiff United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), respectfully requests to withdraw as counsel for the SEC in above-captioned case:
1. Mr. Martin has been reassigned to work on different matters on behalf of the SEC and a new counsel for the SEC, James P. McDonald, has made a Motion to Permit Appearance of Government Attorney. See Docket Number 44.
2. In addition, to Mr. McDonald, attorney Ian J. Kellogg will remain as counsel for the SEC.
3. No parties will be prejudiced by the request herein and there will be no delay caused. WHEREFORE, Mr. Martin requests that the Court allow him to withdraw as an attorney of record in this case. A proposed Order is included herewith.
[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO WITHDRAW
The Court has considered the Motion filed by Plaintiff the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), an agency of the United States, for permission to allow the withdrawal of attorney Christopher E. Martin from the case.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the motion is granted. Mr. Martin is hereby withdrawn as counsel for the SEC in this matter.