SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – ILLINOIS STATE COURT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF [___] COUNTY, ILLINOIS
[Division]

[Plaintiff Name],
Plaintiff,
vs.
[Defendant Name],
Defendant.
Case No. [Number]

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION

Pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 13(c)(2), [Party Name] substitutes [New Attorney Name], ARDC No. [Number], of [New Firm Name], as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], ARDC No. [Number], of [Former Firm Name].

COUNSEL INFORMATION

Withdrawing Counsel: [Name], [Former Firm Name], [Address], [Phone], [Email]

Substituting Counsel: [Name], [New Firm Name], [Address], [Phone], [Email]

CLIENT CONSENT

The undersigned client consents to the substitution of [New Attorney Name] as counsel of record and authorizes new counsel to act on [Party Name]’s behalf.

COURT APPROVAL STATUS

☐ Order granting withdrawal entered on [Date] (attach).
☐ Order requested (see proposed order).
☐ Not required because substitution complies with Rule 13(c)(2).

SIGNATURES

Withdrawing Attorney: _____ Date: ___

Substituting Attorney: _____ Date: ___

Client/Authorized Representative: ____ Date: ______

PROPOSED ORDER (IF REQUESTED)

IT IS ORDERED that [New Attorney Name] is substituted as counsel of record for [Party Name], and [Withdrawing Attorney Name] is granted leave to withdraw. ENTERED: ______.

[JUDGE NAME]
Judge of the Circuit Court of [County]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

The undersigned certifies that on [Date], a copy of this Substitution of Attorney was served on all counsel and parties via ☐ eFileIL ☐ Email ☐ U.S. Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 11.

[Name of Server]

Date: _______

PRACTICE NOTES:
- Update the electronic service contacts in eFileIL immediately after filing.
- Ensure compliance with Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct 1.16 regarding delivery of the client file and refund of unearned fees.
- Verify upcoming scheduling order deadlines and promptly communicate them to substituting counsel.