Judge: Cherol J. Nellon, Case: 21STCV18047, Date: 2023-08-14 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV18047    Hearing Date: November 27, 2023    Dept: 14

Instant Motion

Attorney Kenneth O. Taylor III (“Taylor”) now seeks to be relieved as counsel of record for Defendant Mabry.

Decision

            The motion is GRANTED, effective upon the filing of the proof of service of the signed order upon the client.

Governing Rule

            California Rules of Court Rule 3.1362 requires that counsel fill out forms MC-051, MC-052, and MC-053. These forms serve two basic functions: (1) ensuring that notice is given to the client and (2) providing the court with an adequate explanation of why the matter is being handled via motion rather than mutual consent. See Code of Civil Procedure § 284; California Rules of Court Rule 3.1362.

Discussion

            Counsel Taylor has completed the required forms. Those forms indicate that the client has been both personally served and served by mail at an address that was confirmed current within the past 30 days by consulting public records filed with the California Secretary of State.

            Counsel Taylor indicates that he and his firm wish to withdraw because there has been a breakdown in the attorney-client relationship.

            Counsel has complied with the requirements of Rule 3.1362, and relief is appropriate under the circumstances of this case. The motion is GRANTED, effective upon the filing of the proof of service of the signed order upon the client.