Judge: Dennis J. Keough, Case: 2021-01216151, Date: 2023-05-18 Tentative Ruling

1)   Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of Record

2)   Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of Record

Motion 1: Motion to be Relieved as Counsel for Atif Rafique

Moving Counsel’s (Buffington Law Firm, P.C.) Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel for Atif Rafique is GRANTED.

The Motion complies with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1362(a), (c), and (d). The declaration, filed on 2-16-23 under ROA No. 85 states, “Client’s failure to pay legal fees. Breakdown of attorney-client relationship. Client’s failure to communicate with counsel." This declaration is sufficient to justify withdrawal under Professional Conduct Rule 1.16, subdivision (b)(4) and (5).

Moving Counsel will remain as counsel of record until Moving Counsel files proof of service of the court’s signed order on Atif Rafique.

Moving Counsel is to give notice.

Motion 2: Motion to be Relieved as Counsel for Joseph Donahue

Moving Counsel’s (Buffington Law Firm, P.C.) Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel for Joseph Donahue is GRANTED.

The Motion complies with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1362(a), (c), and (d). The declaration, filed on 2-16-23 under ROA No. 87 states, “Client’s failure to pay legal fees. Breakdown of attorney-client relationship. Client’s failure to communicate with counsel." This declaration is sufficient to justify withdrawal under Professional Conduct Rule 1.16, subdivision (b)(4) and (5).

Moving Counsel will remain as counsel of record until Moving Counsel files proof of service of the court’s signed order on Joseph Donahue.

Moving Counsel is to give notice.