Judge: Cherol J. Nellon, Case: 21STCV40599, Date: 2023-07-20 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV40599    Hearing Date: July 20, 2023    Dept: 14

Instant Motion

Attorney Gene Koon (“Koon”)  seeks to be relieved as counsel of record for Defendant Kawarit.

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.

Decision

            Counsel Koon has completed the required forms. Those forms indicate that the client has been served by mail at their last known address, which has been confirmed by Counsel Koon via telephone conversation.

            Counsel Koon indicates that he and the client cannot agree on how to proceed with the matter and are no longer regularly communicating.

            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 orders upon the client.