Bandlow

MEMORANDUM **

James E. Bandlow and Joanne M. Band-low appeal pro se the summary judgment dismissing their diversity action against their former attorneys alleging various state law tort and contract claims arising out of attorney Cadigan’s representation during, and withdrawal from, their Arizona state court case which was dismissed before trial. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . We review summary judgment de novo, and may affirm on any ground supported by the record. Cigna Prop, and Cas. Ins. Co. v. Polaris Pictures Corp., 159 F.3d 412, 418 (9th Cir.1998). We affirm.

The Bandlows contend that Cadigan’s withdrawal was improper and Cadigan should be held liable for the dismissal of the underlying case. This contention fails because the record shows that Cadigan’s court-approved withdrawal, which relieved her of her duty to represent the Bandlows in the state court action, occurred several months before the dismissal of the case. See In re Weiner, 120 Ariz. 349 , 586 P.2d 194, 197 (1978) (“The attorney-client relationship is an ongoing relationship giving rise to a continuing duty to the client unless and until the client clearly understands, or reasonably should…