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Temporarily suspending legal representation during a client's absence by seeking a continuance is not a viable alternative to formally withdrawing from the case. The court may not grant a continuance, and other plaintiffs and defendants in the litigation may object to suspending the proceedings.
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Temporarily suspending legal representation during a client's absence by seeking a continuance is not a viable alternative to formally withdrawing from the case. The court may not grant a continuance, and other plaintiffs.