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Hollingsworth v. MBI Energy Logistics, LLC, 1:18-cv-086. (2020)

Court: District Court, D. North Dakota Number: infdco20200316c64 Visitors: 22
Filed: Mar. 13, 2020
Latest Update: Mar. 13, 2020
Summary: ORDER CLARE R. HOCHHALTER , Magistrate Judge . Plaintiff Whitney Hollingsworth is proceeding pro se. She is seeking to recover overtime pay which claims to have been denied by the defendant in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, 28 U.S.C. 207(a), et seq. (Doc. No. 1). At the court's direction, the Clerk's office sent a letter to Ms. Hollingsworth advising of her potential eligibility for court-appointed representation at a settlement conference that the court intended to conduct.
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ORDER

Plaintiff Whitney Hollingsworth is proceeding pro se. She is seeking to recover overtime pay which claims to have been denied by the defendant in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, 28 U.S.C. 207(a), et seq. (Doc. No. 1).

At the court's direction, the Clerk's office sent a letter to Ms. Hollingsworth advising of her potential eligibility for court-appointed representation at a settlement conference that the court intended to conduct. (Doc. 53). Ms. Hollingsworth signed the form included with that letter and returned it to the court, indicating she requests court-appointed counsel for the limited purpose of preparation for and participation in the settlement conference. (Doc. 54).

The court, in its discretion, finds that appointment of counsel for a limited purpose is in the interests of justice. Attorney Paul Myerchin has agreed to accept the court's appointment for the limited purpose of consulting with Ms. Hollingsworth regarding preparation for and participation in the settlement conference. This limited appointment will, insofar as possible, follow procedures outlined in this district's Plan for the Appointment of Counsel to Assist Pro Se Litigants at Settlement Conferences. When Mr. Myerchin advises the court that the limited representation has been completed, the court will enter an order relieving him of any further obligations in this case.

Accordingly, attorney Paul Myerchin is appointed to represent Hollingsworth for the limited purpose of consultation regarding preparation for and participation in a settlement conference. Ms. Hollingsworth is directed to contact Mr. Myerchin at Bormann, Myerchin, Espeseth & Edison, LLP, 418 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 240, Bismarck, ND 58502-0995, (701) 250-8968, pmyerchin@bmellp.com. The court has already provided Ms. Hollingsworth's contact information to Mr. Myerchin. Upon Ms. Hollingsworth's acceptance of Mr. Myerchin's representation, Mr. Myerchin is directed to file a notice of limited representation.

Source:  Leagle

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