Judge: Lynne M. Hobbs, Case: 23STCV28356, Date: 2025-06-06 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23STCV28356    Hearing Date: June 6, 2025    Dept: 61

ANDREA AVILA vs COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, A CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY

Tentative

The present motion pertains to Stephen H. Haney, of the firm Haney & Shah LLP, counsel for Plaintiff Andrea Avila. The motion includes a proof of service and a proposed order form, not yet filled out.

The motion includes a declaration of Haney stating that he has left the firm Haney & Shah LLP and has no further involvement in this matter. But it is unclear why this fact warrants the present motion, as Haney’s departure from the firm could be the subject of a substitution of counsel form. Haney articulates no grounds for mandatory or permissive withdrawal from the representation as stated in Rule 1.16 of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Indeed, it is unclear whether Haney’s former firm proposes to continue to represent Plaintiff after Haney himself withdraws as counsel. In short, it is unclear whether Haney proposes to leave Plaintiff without counsel in this matter, and no grounds appear for granting the requested relief.

Stephen H. Haney’s Motion to be Relieved as Counsel for Andrea Avila is DENIED.

Clerk to give notice.