Narrative Opinion Summary
Appellants Gary Hodge and Robert Hart III filed a motion to substitute their current legal counsel in the Fourth Court of Appeals, San Antonio, Texas. They have retained Brandy Wingate Voss of Smith Law Group LLLP to represent them moving forward. The motion requests that all future communications regarding the case be directed to Voss at her provided contact information. Additionally, the motion seeks to withdraw Roderick J. Regan of Branscomb PC as their current attorney. The motion concludes with a prayer for the court to grant the request for substitution of counsel and any other appropriate relief. A certificate of conference indicates that the appellee's lead counsel, Richard Espey, does not oppose this motion. A certificate of service confirms that the motion was served to the relevant parties via e-service and email on November 17, 2015.
Legal Issues Addressed
Non-Opposition to Motion for Substitutionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The motion for substitution of counsel was filed with the agreement of the appellee's lead counsel, indicating no opposition to the request.
Reasoning: A certificate of conference indicates that the appellee's lead counsel, Richard Espey, does not oppose this motion.
Service of Motionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellants ensured proper service of the motion to all relevant parties through electronic means, confirming compliance with procedural requirements.
Reasoning: A certificate of service confirms that the motion was served to the relevant parties via e-service and email on November 17, 2015.
Substitution of Legal Counselsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellants requested the court to approve the substitution of their legal counsel to ensure that future communications are directed to their newly retained counsel.
Reasoning: Appellants Gary Hodge and Robert Hart III filed a motion to substitute their current legal counsel in the Fourth Court of Appeals, San Antonio, Texas.