MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL
TENTATIVE RULING
The motion filed by counsel for Defendant Michael Charlson to be relieved as attorney of record is denied. Counsel fails to provide an explanation for the unreasonable delay in withdrawing from this case and the withdrawal creates prejudice to his client and to the opposing party. Trial dates were set in this matter on August 14, 2020. Counsel for Defendant sent notice of trial in September 1, 2020. Defendant’s trial management conference is scheduled February 8, 2021. Counsel has failed to submit a Trial Management Packet. A 3 day trial is set to commence March 9, 2021, and will by necessity need to be continued at significant prejudice to Plaintiff and the opposing party if untimely withdrawal is permitted. Counsel has previously arranged attorney coverage due to his medical condition, has known of his medical condition for a substantial period of time, and has failed to act in a timely manner.
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