Opinion
C24-00712-KKE
07-30-2024
JERRY CHANG, Plaintiff, v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, Defendants.
ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL
Kymberly K. Evanson United States District Judge
On June 26, 2024, the Court referred this case to the “Western District of Washington's Pro Bono Coordinator to identify an attorney(s) or law firm from the Pro Bono Panel to represent Mr. Chang” for the limited purpose of re-pleading his complaint. Dkt. No. 10. The Court now appoints the below attorneys to represent Plaintiff in this matter pursuant to the Amended Plan of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington for the Representation of Pro Se Litigants in Civil Rights Actions. See General Order 07-23 (Sept. 8, 2023).
Callie A. Castillo
Lane Powell PC
1420 Fifth Ave, Ste 4200
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 223-7145
castilloc@lanepowell.com
Counsel is directed to file Notices of Appearance within seven (7) calendar days. If counsel is unable for a reason set forth in the Rules to assume this representation, they shall immediately file a motion for relief from appointment.
In the event Mr. Chang prevails, appointed counsel may move for an award of attorney's fees under any applicable authority. The Court is unable to assure counsel of compensation from any other source.
The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Order to Mr. Chang, and to appointed counsel by email.