SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SUPERIOR COURT
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Civil Division – [Branch]
Case No.: [Number]
[Plaintiff],
Plaintiff,
v.
[Defendant],
Defendant.
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL
Pursuant to Superior Court Civil Rule 101 and Rule 83.6, [Party Name] hereby substitutes [New Attorney Name], D.C. Bar No. [Number], of [New Firm Name], as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], D.C. Bar No. [Number], of [Former Firm Name].
WITHDRAWING COUNSEL INFORMATION
- Name: [Withdrawing Attorney Name]
- Firm: [Former Firm Name]
- Address: [Address]
- Telephone: [Number]
- Email: [Email Address]
SUBSTITUTING COUNSEL INFORMATION
- Name: [New Attorney Name]
- D.C. Bar Number: [Number]
- Firm: [New Firm Name]
- Address: [Address]
- Telephone: [Number]
- Email for eService: [Email Address]
CLIENT CONSENT
The undersigned client acknowledges receipt of this notice and consents to the substitution of [New Attorney Name] as attorney of record.
COURT APPROVAL (IF REQUIRED)
☐ Court approval required; proposed order included below.
☐ Order entered on [Date]; attach copy.
☐ No order required pursuant to Rule 101(a)(2).
SIGNATURES
Withdrawing Attorney
[Withdrawing Attorney Name]
Date: _______
Substituting Attorney
[New Attorney Name]
Date: _______
Client / Authorized Representative
[Client Name / Title]
Date: _______
PROPOSED ORDER (IF NEEDED)
Upon consideration of the 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Name] of [New Firm Name] is substituted as counsel of record for [Party Name], and [Withdrawing Attorney Name] is withdrawn.
SO ORDERED this ___ day of ____, 20__.
[JUDGE NAME]
Judge, Superior Court of the District of Columbia
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on [Date], a copy of the foregoing was served via ☐ CaseFileXpress/efileDC ☐ Email ☐ First-Class Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other: [Specify] on the parties listed below in accordance with Superior Court Civil Rule 5(b).
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Server]
Date: _______
PRACTICE POINTERS:
- Ensure substituting counsel files a separate Notice of Appearance if required by the division.
- Update the case service list within efileDC immediately after filing.
- Withdrawing counsel should comply with D.C. Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16(d) regarding return of papers and unearned fees.