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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
In Re. Estate of Megan Golden
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PETITION OF COUNSEL FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAW
The petition of James 1. Nelson, Esquire, respectfully represents the folloWing:
1. The above-captioned matter was commenced on or about November 11, 2005,
and petitioner was shortly thereafter appointed by the Honorable Court to represent Megan
Golden in the matter.
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2. Upon being appointed, petitioner consulted with Ms. Golden and counsel for
petitioners to the ends of resolving the matter without Ms. Golden being declared incompetent.
3. Ms. Golden ultimately emolled in and completed an inpatient substance abuse
program at the Roxburry Treatment Center.
4. FollowingMs. Golden's successful completion of the aforementioned program,
David W. DeLuce, Esquire, requested that the hearing on the Ms. Golden's possible incapacity
be continued generally; subsequently, this Honorable Court.issued an Order which, in fact,
continued this matter generally.
5. In light of his recent appointment to a position in the Cumberland County Office
of the Public Defender, effective January 23,2006, your petitioner will no longer be engaged in
private practice.
6. Attorney DeLuce has been consulted and has no objection to petitioner's
withdrawal from this case at this time.
WHEREFORE, petitioner requests that this Court grant petitioner leave to withdraw his
appearance in this action.
Respectfully submitted,
es I. lson, Esquire
Petitioner and Attorney' for Megan Golden
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VERIFICATION.
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition are true and correct to the best
of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that. false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: January 4, 2006
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
In Re. Estate of Megan Golden
No. 21- OS - 0995
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, James 1. Nelson, Esquire, do hereby certify that I this day served a copy ofthe
foregoing Petition upon the following by depositing same in the United States mail, postage
prepaid, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
David W. Deluce, Esquire
JOHNSON DUFFIE
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043 - 0109
Date:
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es . Nelson, Esquire
ming r, Bayley & Whare
155 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Attorneys for Plaintiffs