TENTATIVE RULING

Craig Cawlfield and Kerendian & Associates, Inc.’s Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel for Defendant Simona Berman, Trustee of the Berman Family Trust dated July 24, 1993 is GRANTED.

Counsel has asserted a valid reason for withdrawal, i.e., the attorney-client relationship has broken down. (Rules Prof. Conduct, rule 1.16(b)(4).) Counsel has provided the required forms under rule 3.1362 of the California Rules of Court and served the opposing parties and client with the same. There being good cause to grant counsel’s request to withdraw, Craig Cawlfield and Kerendian & Associates, Inc.’s Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel for Defendant Simona Berman, Trustee of the Berman Family Trust dated July 24, 1993 is GRANTED. This ruling granting counsel’s motion to withdraw shall become effective upon filing of proof service of this ruling upon Defendant Simona Berman, Trustee of the Berman Family Trust dated July 24, 1993.