Narrative Opinion Summary
On September 8, 2021, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas issued an order regarding the representation of the appellants, Terry Newsom, Newsom LLP, and Steven K. Terry, in the appeal against Henry S. Miller Commercial Company. The court addressed a notice of withdrawal filed by Ben Taylor and Ted B. Lyon. Associates, P.C., on September 7, 2021. The court interpreted this notice as a motion, which it granted, thereby removing Mr. Taylor and Ted B. Lyon. Associates, P.C. as the appellants' counsel. Gino Rossini and Thompson, Coe, Cousins, Irons, L.L.P. continue to serve as lead counsel for the appellants. The order was signed by Chief Justice Robert D. Burns, III.
Legal Issues Addressed
Continued Representation by Lead Counselsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Despite the withdrawal of some counsel, the appellants continue to be represented by their lead counsel, ensuring ongoing legal representation in the case.
Reasoning: Gino Rossini and Thompson, Coe, Cousins, Irons, L.L.P. continue to serve as lead counsel for the appellants.
Withdrawal of Counsel in Appellate Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted the motion for withdrawal of appellants' counsel, allowing the attorneys to cease representation in the ongoing appeal.
Reasoning: The court addressed a notice of withdrawal filed by Ben Taylor and Ted B. Lyon. Associates, P.C., on September 7, 2021. The court interpreted this notice as a motion, which it granted, thereby removing Mr. Taylor and Ted B. Lyon. Associates, P.C. as the appellants' counsel.