Carl Ackerman v. United States of America

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California grants counsel’s motion to withdraw from representing Carl Ackerman based on an irreconcilable breakdown in the attorney-client relationship. The court finds minimal risk of prejudice or delay, leaves Plaintiff in pro per, refers the case to the assigned magistrate judge for most purposes, and directs service of the order on Plaintiff.

Holdings

1. Counsel satisfied Eastern District of California Local Rule 182(d) by providing notice of the intended withdrawal, Plaintiff's current or last known address, and a showing that withdrawal complied with the California Rules of Professional Conduct.
2. The court granted counsel's motion to withdraw because good cause existed, the asserted attorney-client breakdown supported withdrawal, and granting the motion posed a low risk of prejudice, delay, or harm to the administration of justice.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff's counsel satisfied the requirements for withdrawal under Eastern District of California Local Rule 182(d) and the California Rules of Professional Conduct.
2. Whether the court should exercise its discretion to permit counsel to withdraw given the asserted breakdown in the attorney-client relationship and the potential prejudice, delay, and effect on the administration of justice.

Disposition

other