Judge: Lisa K. Sepe-Wiesenfeld, Case: 23SMCV03089, Date: 2024-11-20 Tentative Ruling
Currently pending before the Court is Michael J. Tarutis and Matthew Schumacher of Bend Law Group, P.C.’s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiff Willow Tree.
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).) However, counsel failed to provide a proposed order on Form No. MC-053 as required by rule 3.1362(e) of the California Rules of Court.Motion to be relieved as counsel is GRANTED subject to Counsel Tarutis' submission of orders.