Judge: Alison Mackenzie, Case: 22STCV14252, Date: 2023-11-15 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV14252    Hearing Date: December 19, 2023    Dept: 55

NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS:  Motion to be Relieved as Counsel of Record for Defendant Madhuben Kumar.  Motion to be Relieved as Counsel of Record for Defendant Jayesh Kumar. 

Joyce Law, P.C. moves to be relieved as counsel of record for Defendants Madhuben Kumar and Jayesh Kumar, based upon form declarations stating that there has been a breakdown in the attorney-client relationship and more information could be provided in camera. No opposing papers have been filed to show any prejudice to the client.  See  Rules Prof. Conduct, Rule 1.16(d). 

Procedurally, the form notices, declarations, proposed orders, and proofs of service are sufficiently in compliance.  See  CRC Rule 3.1362. 

Also, moving counsel’s declarations show a cognizable ground for withdrawal:  Breakdown in the attorney-client relationship (or personality clash).  Estate of Falco v. Decker (1987) 188 Cal.App.3d 1004, 1014.

The Court therefore grants both motions.

The Court will sign and file the proposed, form orders lodged with the subject motions.