TENTATIVE RULING

Goodkin Law Group APC’s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiff Focus Line, LLC is GRANTED.

Counsel has asserted a valid reason for withdrawal, i.e., nonpayment of fees and costs in breach of the retainer agreement. (Rules Prof. Conduct, rule 1.16(b)(5).) Counsel has provided the required forms under rule 3.1362 of the California Rules of Court and served the client and opposing parties with the same. There being good cause to grant counsel’s request to withdraw, Goodkin Law Group APC’s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiff Focus Line, LLC is GRANTED. This ruling granting counsel’s motion to withdraw shall become effective upon filing of proof service of this ruling upon Plaintiff Focus Line, LLC. Plaintiff Focus Line, LLC is reminded that a corporation cannot represent itself in litigation and must be represented by licensed counsel. (CLD Construction, Inc. v. City of San Ramon (2004) 120 Cal.App.4th 1141, 1145.)