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Nature of Suit Code: 790
Nature of Suit: Other Labor Litigation
Cause of Action: 29:184 Violation Collection Bargain Agreement

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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VIRGINIA LEGASPI,

NO. CIV. S-07-0291 FCD GGH

Plaintiff,

v. ORDER

CALIFORNIA LICENSED VOCATIONAL

NURSES ASSOCIATION, INC., ST.

JOSEPH’S MEDICAL CENTER,

CATHOLIC HEALTHCARE WEST,

INC., and DOES 1-10,

Defendants.

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This matter is before the court on plaintiff’s attorney, Jay

Dyer’s (“Dyer”), motion to withdraw as attorney of record for

plaintiff Virginia Legaspi.

Pursuant to E.D. Local Rule 83-182(b):

[A]n attorney who has appeared may not withdraw leaving

the client in propria persona without leave of Court

upon noticed motion and written notice to the client

and all other parties who have appeared. The attorney

shall provide an affidavit stating the current or last

known address or addresses of the client and the

efforts made to notify the client of the motion to

withdraw.

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1 Plaintiff and defendants stipulated to amendment of the

pretrial scheduling order to extend discovery deadlines in light

of the termination of plaintiff’s counsel and the pending

deadline of February 1, 2008, for conducting fact discovery.

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Plaintiff’s counsel has complied with the requirements of the

local rules by noticing the instant motion, providing proof of

service of the pending motion by mail to plaintiff, and providing

the court with plaintiff’s current address. Plaintiff’s counsel

also provided proof of service to all defendants. 

The Rules of Professional Conduct provide that an attorney

may withdraw from representation if “[t]he client knowingly and

freely assents to termination of employment.” California Rules

of Professional Conduct, Rule 3-700(C)(5). Attached to his

declaration, Dyer provided a letter, dated January 2, 2008, that

he received from plaintiff Virginia Legaspi on January 3, 2008,

which requested the immediate termination of Dyer’s professional

services. (Ex. C to Decl. of Jay Dyer (“Dyer Decl.”), filed Jan.

17, 2008). Dyer also declared that he spoke to plaintiff on

January 7, 2007, to confirm her address and to confirm that she

had not yet secured new counsel. (Dyer Decl. ¶ 11). Dyer

informed plaintiff that he would be filing a motion to withdraw

as well as a motion to extend the discovery deadline.1 (Id.)

Therefore, Dyer’s motion to withdraw as attorney of record

is GRANTED. Dyer shall comply with the requirements of

California Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 3-700(D). 

Plaintiff Virginia Legaspi is substituted in propria persona. 

Pursuant to Local Rule 72-302(c)(21), this case is hereby

referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge, Gregory G. Hollows,

for case management and recommendation(s) to the District Court

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Judge. Parties are to contact Valerie Callen at 916-930-4199

with regard to further case management.

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

DATED: February 12, 2008.

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