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Nature of Suit Code: 110
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Insurance Contract

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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JOHN BOSHELL and BELINDA

BOSHELL,

NO. CIV. S-05-1416 FCD-GGH

Plaintiffs,

v. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

THE MEGA LIFE AND HEALTH

INSURANCE CO.,

Defendant.

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This matter is before the court on the Law Offices of Barr &

Mudford’s (“B&M”) motion to withdraw as attorney of record for

plaintiffs John Boshell and Belinda Boshell. 

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. Withdrawal as attorney of record is governed

by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar

of California, and the attorney shall conform to the

requirements of those Rules.

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B&M has complied with the requirements of the local rules by

noticing the instant motion, serving plaintiffs with a copy of

the motion and attachments thereto, and providing the court with

defendants’ current addresses. 

The Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of

California provide in pertinent part:

A member shall not withdraw from employment until the

member has taken reasonable steps to avoid reasonably

foreseeable prejudice to the rights of the client,

including giving due notice to the client, allowing

time for employment of other counsel, complying with

rule 3-700(D), and complying with applicable laws and

rules. 

California Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 3-700(A)(2). B&M

complied with these requirements by providing defendants notice

of its intent to bring the instant motion on or about January 13,

2006. 

The Rules of Professional Conduct provide that an attorney

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

freely assents to termination of employment.” California Rules

of Professional Conduct, Rule 3-700(C)(5). Plaintiffs John

Boshell and Belinda Boshell have filed a proposed order in this

court, consenting and accepting to substitute themselves, in

propria persona, as their attorneys of record. Given plaintiffs

stipulation to proceed in propria persona, B&M’s motion to

withdraw as attorney of record is GRANTED. B&M shall comply with

the requirements of California Rules of Professional Conduct,

Rule 3-700(D). 

B&M’s motion for substitution of attorneys is GRANTED, and

plaintiffs John Boshell and Belinda Boshell are substituted in

propria persona. All dates set in this matter pursuant to the

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Scheduling Order, filed September 15, 2005, are VACATED. 

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

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

with regard to further case management.

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

DATED: January 12, 2006.

/s/ Frank C. Damrell Jr. 

FRANK C. DAMRELL, Jr.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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