The following excerpt is from Watter v. Myers, 19 F.3d 32 (9th Cir. 1994):
We review de novo the denial of a habeas petition. Carter v. McCarthy, 806 F.2d 1371, 1375 (9th Cir.1986), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 870 (1987). However, any factual findings made by the district court are reviewed for clear error. Id.
I. Denial of Motion to Dismiss Counsel
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