TENTATIVE RULING

Donald R. Hartunian and The Hartunian Law Firm’s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiff Michael Mandel 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), (b)(5).) 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, Donald R. Hartunian and The Hartunian Law Firm’s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiff Michael Mandel is GRANTED. This ruling granting counsel’s motion to withdraw shall become effective upon filing of proof service of this ruling upon Plaintiff Michael Mandel.