Judge: Thomas D. Long, Case: 21STCV29977, Date: 2023-05-18 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV29977    Hearing Date: May 18, 2023    Dept: 48

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT

Oaktree Law and Larry Fieselrnan, counsel of record for Plaintiff Raul Ortiz, seek to be relieved as counsel.  Counsel’s declaration states that a disagreement has arisen concerning Plaintiff’s responsibilities under the retainer agreement, and the attorney-client relationship has been irretrievably harmed.  No party opposed the motion.

Absent a showing of resulting prejudice, an attorney’s request for withdrawal should be granted.  (People v. Prince (1968) 268 Cal.App.2d 398, 406.)  Counsel’s motion complies with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1362.  Trial has not yet been scheduled, and there is no prejudice to Plaintiff.

The unopposed motion to be relieved is GRANTED and effective upon filing a proof of service showing service of the signed Form MC-053 order and this order on Raul Ortiz and all parties who have appeared.

Moving party to give notice.

Parties who intend to submit on this tentative must send an email to the Court at SMCDEPT48@lacourt.org indicating intention to submit.  Parties intending to appear are encouraged to appear remotely and should be prepared to comply with Dept. 48’s new requirement that those attending court in person wear a surgical or N95 or KN95 mask.

       Dated this 18th day of May 2023