Opinion
C23-1586-KKE
07-26-2024
REC ROOM INC, Plaintiff, v. M.Z., Defendant.
ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL
Kymberly K. Evanson United States District Judge
On June 3, 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 Defendant for all further proceedings, should he consent once Pro Bono counsel has contacted him.” Dkt. No. 30. The Court now appoints the below attorneys to represent Defendant 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).
Denise Ashbaugh
Jeremy Roller
Jonah Harrison
Arete Law Group PLLC
1218 Third Ave, Ste 2100
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 428-3250
dashbaugh@aretelaw.com jroller@aretelaw.com jharrison@aretelaw.com
Counsel are 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 Defendant 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 Defendant's last known address and to appointed counsel by email.
An order resetting the initial case deadlines will follow.