SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – ALASKA STATE COURT
[IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA AT ___]
CAPTION
[Plaintiff Name],
Plaintiff,
vs.
[Defendant Name],
Defendant.
Case No. [Number]
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION
Pursuant to Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 81(c), [Party Name] hereby substitutes [New Attorney Name], Alaska Bar No. [Number], of [New Firm Name], as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], Alaska Bar No. [Number], of [Former Firm Name].
WITHDRAWING COUNSEL INFORMATION
- Name: [Withdrawing Attorney Name]
- Firm: [Former Firm Name]
- Mailing Address: [Address]
- Phone: [Number]
- Email: [Email Address]
SUBSTITUTING COUNSEL INFORMATION
- Name: [New Attorney Name]
- Alaska Bar Number: [Number]
- Firm: [New Firm Name]
- Mailing Address: [Address]
- Phone: [Number]
- Email for Service (Admin. R. 43.5): [Email Address]
- Fax (if used): [Number]
CLIENT CONSENT
The undersigned party acknowledges notification of and consent to this substitution of attorney. The party understands that all future pleadings and notices shall be directed to substituting counsel.
COURT APPROVAL STATUS
☐ Court approval required. Order requested using block below.
☐ Court approval already granted on [Date]; attach order.
☐ Not required for this substitution.
SIGNATURES
Withdrawing Attorney
[Withdrawing Attorney Name]
Date: _______
Substituting Attorney
[New Attorney Name]
Date: _______
Client / Authorized Representative
[Client Name / Title]
Date: _______
PROPOSED ORDER (IF NEEDED)
IT IS ORDERED that [New Attorney Name] is substituted as counsel for [Party Name] in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name]. All future filings and notices shall be served on [New Attorney Name]. DATED this ___ day of ____, 20__.
[JUDGE NAME]
Superior Court Judge
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on [Date], a copy of this Substitution of Attorney was served on the following by: ☐ Email (Admin. R. 43.5) ☐ First-Class Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other: [Specify].
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Server]
Date: _______
PRACTICE POINTERS:
- Update the CourtView system contact information immediately after filing to ensure electronic notifications reach new counsel.
- Verify upcoming deadlines (including disclosure and discovery cutoffs) with new counsel during transition to avoid sanction exposure.
- If withdrawing counsel holds client trust funds, transfer in compliance with Alaska Bar Rule 45 and document receipt.