SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – INDIANA STATE COURT
IN THE [] COURT OF [] COUNTY, INDIANA
[Plaintiff Name],
Plaintiff,
vs.
[Defendant Name],
Defendant.
Cause No. [Number]
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION
Pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 3.1(G), [Party Name] substitutes [New Attorney Name], Indiana Attorney No. [Number], of [New Firm Name], as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], Attorney No. [Number], of [Former Firm Name].
COUNSEL DETAILS
Withdrawing Counsel: [Name], [Former Firm Name], [Address], [Phone], [Email]
Substituting Counsel: [Name], [New Firm Name], [Address], [Phone], [Email]
CLIENT CONSENT
The undersigned client acknowledges and consents to the substitution and authorizes [New Attorney Name] to act as counsel of record.
COURT APPROVAL STATUS
☐ Withdrawal order entered on [Date] (attach).
☐ Order requested (see below).
☐ Not required.
SIGNATURES
Withdrawing Attorney: _____ Date: ___
Substituting Attorney: _____ Date: ___
Client/Authorized Representative: ____ Date: ______
PROPOSED ORDER (IF REQUESTED)
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Name] of [New Firm Name] is substituted as counsel of record for [Party Name], and [Withdrawing Attorney Name] is withdrawn.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, [Court Name]
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on [Date], the foregoing was served on all counsel and parties via ☐ Indiana E-Filing System ☐ Email ☐ U.S. Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other, consistent with Trial Rule 5.
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Server]
Date: _______
PRACTICE REMINDERS:
- Update the Indiana E-Filing service list immediately after filing.
- Ensure compliance with Indiana Professional Conduct Rule 1.16(d) for transfer of files and client property.
- Verify upcoming deadlines and hearings, and coordinate the transition with new counsel.