Mallchok, et al. vs. Building Solution Consulting, LLC, et al.

(Alhambra Courthouse: Dept. T) August 25, 2026 DEPARTMENT T LAW AND MOTION RULINGS

Mallchok, et al. vs. Building Solution Consulting, LLC, et al. Motion to be Relieved as Counsel Moving Party: Defendant Erik Uribe's Counsel Responding Party: None Tentative Ruling: Conditionally Grant

BACKGROUND Defendant Erik Uribe's ("Defendant") counsel of record, attorney Sheri L. Valley of Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold, LLP ("Counsel"), moves to be relieved as counsel for Defendant. No opposition has been filed.

MOVING PARTY POSITION Counsel seeks to be relieved based on a breakdown of the attorney-client relationship.

OPPOSITION No opposition was filed.

REPLY No reply was filed.

ANALYSIS Counsel has filed forms MC-051 and MC-052 and has lodged with the Court a copy of the proposed order on form MC-053 as required.¿ (Cal Rules of Court, rule 3.1362.)¿ Counsel states that the instant motion is filed for primarily the following reason: "Defendant Erik Uribe previously entered into a written attorney-client agreement with the Law Firm of Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold, LLP (collectively referred to as "Counsel"), dated December 5, 2025. Counsel now seeks to withdraw from representation in this action due to a breakdown in the attorney-client relationship. Defendant Erik Uribe refuses to sign Substitution of Attorney form." (MC-052.)

The Court finds this is a valid reason to withdraw as counsel. (See Rules Prof. Conduct, rule 1.16(b)(4).) Therefore, the motion is granted. Counsel must serve the signed order (MC-053) within 10 days of the date of the order and file a proof of service confirming this service. Counsel will remain the attorney of record for Defendant until this proof of service is filed with the Court. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1362(e).)

RULING Defendant Erik Uribe's counsel's motion to be relieved as counsel is conditionally GRANTED on the terms set forth above. Counsel for Defendant to give notice.

Case Number: 25NNCV04385 Hearing Date: August 25, 2026 Dept: T Richard Shoop, et al. vs. Building Solution Consulting, LLC, et al. Motion to be Relieved as Counsel Moving Party: Defendant Erik Uribe's Counsel Responding Party: None Tentative Ruling: Conditionally Grant

BACKGROUND Defendant Erik Uribe's ("Defendant") counsel of record, attorney Sheri L. Valley of Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold, LLP ("Counsel"), moves to be relieved as counsel for Defendant. No opposition has been filed.

MOVING PARTY POSITION Counsel seeks to be relieved based on a breakdown of the attorney-client relationship.

OPPOSITION No opposition was filed.

REPLY No reply was filed.

ANALYSIS Counsel has filed forms MC-051 and MC-052 and has lodged with the Court a copy of the proposed order on form MC-053 as required.¿ (Cal Rules of Court, rule 3.1362.)¿ Counsel states that the instant motion is filed for primarily the following reason: "Defendant Erik Uribe previously entered into a written attorney-client agreement with the Law Firm of Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold, LLP (collectively referred to as "Counsel"), dated March 9, 2026. Counsel now seeks to withdraw from representation in this action due to a breakdown in the attorney-client relationship. Defendant Erik Uribe refuses to sign Substitution of Attorney form." (MC-052.)

The Court finds this is a valid reason to withdraw as counsel. (See Rules Prof. Conduct, rule 1.16(b)(4).) Therefore, the motion is granted. Counsel must serve the signed order (MC-053) within 10 days of the date of the order and file a proof of service confirming this service. Counsel will remain the attorney of record for Defendant until this proof of service is filed with the Court. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1362(e).)