SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – DELAWARE STATE COURT
IN THE [COURT NAME] OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE
[County or Venue]
[Plaintiff Name], Plaintiff,
vs.
[Defendant Name], Defendant.
C.A. No.: [Number]
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL
Pursuant to [Applicable Rule Citation], [Party Name] hereby substitutes [New Attorney Name], Delaware Bar No. [Number], of [New Firm Name], as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], Delaware Bar No. [Number], of [Former Firm Name].
WITHDRAWING COUNSEL INFORMATION
- Name: [Withdrawing Attorney Name]
- Firm: [Former Firm Name]
- Bar Number: [Number]
- Address: [Address]
- Telephone: [Number]
- Email: [Email Address]
SUBSTITUTING COUNSEL INFORMATION
- Name: [New Attorney Name]
- Delaware Bar Number / Pro Hac Vice Order: [Number / Order No.]
- Firm: [New Firm Name]
- Address: [Address]
- Telephone: [Number]
- Email for eFlex Service: [Email Address]
CLIENT CONSENT
The undersigned client acknowledges notice of this substitution, consents to the change, and authorizes [New Attorney Name] to appear as counsel of record.
COURT APPROVAL STATUS
☐ Court order approving withdrawal entered on [Date] (attached).
☐ Approval requested; proposed order below.
☐ 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 HEREBY ORDERED that [New Attorney Name] is substituted as counsel of record for [Party Name], and [Withdrawing Attorney Name] is withdrawn from further representation.
SO ORDERED this ___ day of ____, 20__.
[JUDGE/CHANCELLOR NAME]
[Title]
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on [Date], the foregoing Substitution of Attorney was served upon all counsel and parties via ☐ eFlex ☐ Email ☐ U.S. Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other in accordance with the applicable court rules.
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Person Serving]
Date: _______
PRACTICE POINTERS:
- Update the eFlex service list immediately after filing to ensure future electronic notices reach new counsel.
- Coordinate transfer of discovery materials, scheduling orders, and trial dates between counsel.
- Verify compliance with Delaware Lawyers’ Rules of Professional Conduct 1.16 regarding return of client property and funds.