SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – GEORGIA STATE COURT
IN THE [SUPERIOR/STATE/MAGISTRATE] COURT OF [___] COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
[Plaintiff Name],
Plaintiff,
v.
[Defendant Name],
Defendant.
Civil Action File No.: [Number]
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL
COMES NOW [Party Name] and, pursuant to Uniform Superior Court Rule 4.3 and Rule 4.10, gives notice that [New Attorney Name], Georgia Bar No. [Number], of [New Firm Name], is substituted as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], Georgia Bar No. [Number], of [Former Firm Name].
WITHDRAWING COUNSEL INFORMATION
- Name: [Withdrawing Attorney Name]
- Firm: [Former Firm Name]
- Georgia Bar No.: [Number]
- Address: [Address]
- Telephone: [Number]
- Email: [Email Address]
SUBSTITUTING COUNSEL INFORMATION
- Name: [New Attorney Name]
- Georgia Bar No.: [Number]
- Firm: [New Firm Name]
- Address: [Address]
- Telephone: [Number]
- Email for Service (Uniform Rule 6.1): [Email Address]
- Lead Counsel? ☐ Yes ☐ No
CLIENT CONSENT
The undersigned party acknowledges and consents to this substitution and authorizes [New Attorney Name] to act as counsel of record in the above-styled action.
COURT APPROVAL STATUS
☐ Court order approving withdrawal entered on [Date] (attached).
☐ Order requested via proposed order below.
☐ Not required pursuant to Uniform Superior Court Rule 4.10.
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] of [New Firm Name] is substituted as counsel of record for [Party Name], and [Withdrawing Attorney Name] is relieved as counsel. SO ORDERED this ___ day of ____, 20__.
[JUDGE NAME]
[Title of Court]
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify that I have this day served the foregoing Substitution of Attorney upon all parties by ☐ PeachCourt/Odyssey e-Service ☐ Email ☐ U.S. Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 9-11-5.
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
This ___ day of ____, 20__.
[Name of Person Serving]
PRACTICE POINTERS:
- Immediately update the court’s automated calendaring system with new counsel’s contact details.
- Withdrawing counsel should deliver client files and unearned retainers within a reasonable time per Georgia Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16(d).
- Ensure substituting counsel files any required entry of appearance or conflict certification mandated by local standing orders.