Ofisi v. Bnp Paribas S.A.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MARY OFISI, et al., Plaintiffs, v. Civil Action No. 15-2010 (JDB) AL SHAMAL ISLAMIC BANK, et al., Defendants. MEMORANDUM OPINION Six years into this litigation, and nearly three years into his client’s involvement in this matter, Martin F. McMahon seeks to withdraw as counsel for Al Shamal Islamic Bank (“Al Shamal”), due to his client’s lack of cooperation and communication. Plaintiffs object, contending that because no replacement counsel has been secured, withdrawal would indefinitely delay this case. For the reasons explained below,…