Steven H. Kranitz and Adrienne G. KranitzEx Parte Motion To Substitute Attorney Wernick Law, PLLC for Attorney Furr Cohen, P.A..Bankr. S.D. Fla.April 3, 2020UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA West Palm Beach Division www.flsb.uscourts.gov In re: Case No.: 19-22879-MAM Steve and Adrienne Kranitz Chapter 11 Ex Parte Relief Requested Debtor. _____________________________________/ EX PARTE MOTION TO SUBSTITUE COUNSEL Steve and Adrienne Kranitz (the “Debtors”), by and through proposed counsel, files this Motion to Substitute Counsel and states as follows: 1. The counsel of record in this case is Aaron A. Wernick, Esq. (“Mr. Wernick”) and the law firm of FURR COHEN, P.A., 2255 Glades Rd, Ste 337, Boca Raton, FL 33431. 2. Mr. Wernick left the law firm of FURR COHEN P.A. on April 2, 2020 and is now with the law firm of WERNICK LAW, PLLC, 2255 Glades Rd, Ste 324A, Boca Raton, FL 33431. (“Wernick Law”). 3. Accordingly, Steve and Adrienne Kranitz. requests that Aaron A. Wernick, Esq., of the law firm of WERNICK LAW, PLLC., be substituted as its counsel of record in this case. Wernick Law will file an application to be employed and the required statements under FRBP 2014 and 2016. 4. Furr Cohen and Wernick Law have entered into a Stipulation of Counsel, which Mr. Steve Kranitz and Ms. Adrienne Kranitz has executed thereby consenting to the substitution. 5. The granting of this Motion will not unduly delay these proceedings or prejudice any party hereto. 6. Debtor’s consent to the substitution of counsel is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Case 19-22879-EPK Doc 73 Filed 04/03/20 Page 1 of 8 - 2 - WHEREFORE, the Debtor requests that the Court consider this Motion on an ex parte basis, and enter an Order as set forth herein, and for such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper. Wernick Law PLLC. Attorneys for the Debtor 2255 Glades Road, Suite 324A Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561)961-0922/(561)431-2474 fax By: /s/ Aaron A. Wernick Aaron A. Wernick, Esq. Florida Bar No. 14059 Email: awernick@wernicklaw.com Dated: April 3, 2020 PROOF OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served on the Court CM/ECF notifications and US Mail on the all creditors on the attached official court matrix this 3rd day of April 2020. Wernick Law PLLC. Attorneys for the Debtor 2255 Glades Road, Suite 324A Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561)961-0922/(561)431-2474 fax By: /s/ Aaron A. Wernick Aaron A. Wernick, Esq. Florida Bar No. 14059 Email: awernick@wernicklaw.com Case 19-22879-EPK Doc 73 Filed 04/03/20 Page 2 of 8 Exhibit A Case 19-22879-EPK Doc 73 Filed 04/03/20 Page 3 of 8 Case 19-22879-EPK Doc 73 Filed 04/03/20 Page 4 of 8 Case 19-22879-EPK Doc 73 Filed 04/03/20 Page 5 of 8 Exhibit B Proposed Order UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA West Palm Beach Division www.flsb.uscourts.gov In re: Case No.: 19-22879-MAM Steve and Adrienne Kranitz Chapter 11 Ex Parte Relief Requested Debtor. _________________________________/ EX PARTE ORDER GRANTING EX PARTE MOTION TO SUBSTITUE COUNSEL THIS MATTER came before the Court without a hearing on April 2, 2020 upon the filing of STEVE AND ADRIENNE KRANITZ, (the “Debtor”) Motion to Substitute Counsel [ECF ___] (the “Motion”). The Court, having reviewed the Motion, understanding that the Debtor seeks to substitute the law firm of Wernick Law, PLLC, and its individual attorneys, in place of Furr Cohen, P.A. and its individual attorneys, noting that an executed stipulation for substitution of counsel (the “Stipulation”) is attached to the Motion along with a proposed form of order, and that the Case 19-22879-EPK Doc 73 Filed 04/03/20 Page 6 of 8 - 2 - Debtor consents to the substitution and has executed the Substitution of Counsel, and finds good cause for the relief sought. Therefore, this Court ORDERS AND ADJUDGES as follows: 1. The Debtor’s Motion is GRANTED. 2. The Stipulation is APPROVED. 3. The law firm of Wernick Law PLLC, and its individual attorneys, shall be and are hereby substituted in place of the law firm of Furr Cohen P.A., and its individual attorneys, as counsel for the Debtor in the above-referenced case. 4. Furr Cohen, P.A., and its individual attorneys, are hereby withdrawn as counsel of record for the Debtor in this case, and are relieved of all further responsibility and obligation associated with the representation of the Debtor in this case. 5. The Clerk of Court and the parties to this action are hereby notified that Furr Cohen, P.A., and its individual attorneys, shall be removed from the service list of this case from and after the date of this Order 6. All further notices and filings in this case shall be served on the Debtor using the following contact information: Aaron A. Wernick, Esq. Wernick Law, PLLC 2255 Glades Rd., #324A Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561)961-0922 (561)431-2474-fax Email: awernick@wernicklaw.com # # # Submitted by: Aaron A. Wernick, Esq. Wernick Law, PLLC Case 19-22879-EPK Doc 73 Filed 04/03/20 Page 7 of 8 - 3 - Attorneys for the Debtor 2255 Glades Rd., #324A Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561)961-0922 (561)431-2474-fax Email: awernick@wernicklaw.com Aaron A. Wernick, Esq. is directed to furnish a conformed copy of this order to all appropriate parties immediately upon receipt of same and file a certificate of service with the court. Case 19-22879-EPK Doc 73 Filed 04/03/20 Page 8 of 8