Hammond v. TJ Litle and Co., Inc.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

KEETON, District Judge.

Hill & Barlow, Michael D. Weisman, and Robert A. Bertsche (collectively, “Hill & Barlow”) counsel for plaintiff Scott P. Hammond (“Hammond”), have moved for leave to withdraw, alleging that Hammond failed to cooperate and disregarded fee obligations to the firm. Hammond opposes the motion. *

For the reasons set forth below, I conclude that Hill & Barlow must be permitted to withdraw.

I. Introduction

The opposing evidentiary submissions and the findings and conclusions to be drawn from them are sharply contested.

Hammond retained Hill & Barlow in August…