Judge: Elaine W. Mandel, Case: 21SMCP00018, Date: 2023-01-31 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21SMCP00018    Hearing Date: January 31, 2023    Dept: P

Tentative Ruling

Rafalian v. Elyaszadeh, Case No. 21SMCP00018

Hearing Date January 31, 2023

Attorney David A. Sergenian’s Motion to be Relieved as Counsel (UNOPPOSED)

David Sergenian, counsel for defendant Samih moves to be relieved. The motion is procedurally proper, including all required forms (MC-051, MC-052, MC-053), and a proof of service indicating the proper parties were served. There are no substantive motions hearings on calendar, meaning defendant is unlikely to suffer prejudice if the motion is granted. Counsel explains there has been a “breakdown of the working relationship with the clients[.]” This is an adequate basis for withdrawal, particularly as there is no opposition filed. GRANTED.