SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – CONNECTICUT SUPERIOR COURT
SUPERIOR COURT
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF [Judicial District]
AT [Location]
[Case Caption: [Plaintiff] v. [Defendant]]
Docket No.: [Number]
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL
Pursuant to Practice Book §§ 3-8 and 3-9, [Party Name] hereby substitutes [New Attorney Name], Juris No. [Number], of [New Firm Name], as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], Juris No. [Number], of [Former Firm Name].
WITHDRAWING COUNSEL INFORMATION
- Name: [Withdrawing Attorney Name]
- Firm: [Former Firm Name]
- Juris Number: [Number]
- Address: [Street, City, State ZIP]
- Telephone: [Number]
- Email: [Email Address]
SUBSTITUTING COUNSEL INFORMATION
- Name: [New Attorney Name]
- Firm: [New Firm Name]
- Juris Number: [Number]
- Address: [Street, City, State ZIP]
- Telephone: [Number]
- Email for E-Services: [Email Address]
CLIENT CONSENT
The undersigned party acknowledges and consents to the substitution of counsel described herein and affirms that substituting counsel has been retained to appear and act on [Party Name]’s behalf.
STATUS OF COURT APPROVAL
☐ Clerk approval obtained on [Date]; reference Entry No. [Number].
☐ Order requested below for judicial approval.
☐ Not required because substitution occurs prior to trial and with all signatures.
SIGNATURES
Withdrawing Attorney
[Withdrawing Attorney Name]
Date: _______
Substituting Attorney
[New Attorney Name]
Date: _______
Client / Authorized Representative
[Client Name / Title]
Date: _______
PROPOSED ORDER (IF NECESSARY)
The Court having reviewed the foregoing Substitution of Attorney, it is ORDERED that [New Attorney Name] of [New Firm Name] is substituted as counsel of record for [Party Name], and [Withdrawing Attorney Name] is withdrawn.
BY THE COURT so ordered on ______.
[JUDGE NAME]
Superior Court Judge/Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the foregoing was or will immediately be mailed or delivered electronically or non-electronically on [Date] to all counsel and self-represented parties of record in accordance with Practice Book § 10-12.
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method (☐ E-Services ☐ Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other) |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Person Serving]
Date: _______
PRACTICE TIPS:
- File a contemporaneous appearance (JD-CL-012) for new counsel if not already on the docket; clerks may reject the substitution absent a proper appearance.
- Update the case detail page in E-Services to reflect new counsel’s email addresses for notice.
- Withdrawing counsel should ensure compliance with Practice Book § 1.16(d) regarding surrender of client materials and unearned fees.