Henry Singleton v. Lavi & Ebrahimian, LLP

(Spring Street Courthouse: Dept. 1) September 14, 2026 DEPARTMENT 1 LAW AND MOTION RULINGS

by Lavi & Ebrahimian, LLP to be relieved as counsel for plaintiff Henry Singleton (Plaintiff). The motion was made following the Court's observation that in light of Lavi & Ebrahimian attorney Tina Petrosian's statement under oath that Plaintiff had discharged the firm, withdrawal was mandatory. The motion was not served at the time it was filed on August 17, 2026, but the declaration in support of the motion avers that "personal service is now being effectuated, and proof of service will be filed upon receipt."

On August 25, 2026, Lavi & Ebrahimian filed a proof of service by ordinary mail (not by personal service nor certified, no return receipt). There is no indication that Lavi & Ebrahimian has confirmed that the address used for service is current, as that portion of counsel's declaration is not filled out. The Court will therefore need to speak with counsel at the hearing. Assuming the motion was served on Plaintiff's last known address as properly confirmed, the motion will be granted. The Court will set a further status conference for November 16, 2026 at 8:45 a.m., with a joint (if possible) report due 5 court days before.

Lavi & Ebrahimian is to file an amended proposed order containing that date and give notice. The order granting the motion will not become effective until proof of service of the order on the client is filed in this Court. If counsel did not properly confirm Plaintiff's last known address, the Court will deny the motion. | Home -->)" -->