SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – MASSACHUSETTS STATE COURT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
[Superior/District/Housing/Probate & Family] Court Department
[County], ss.
Docket No.: [Number]
[Plaintiff Name],
Plaintiff,
v.
[Defendant Name],
Defendant.
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION
Pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. 11(b) and Superior Court Rule 4:01, [Party Name] substitutes [New Attorney Name], BBO No. [Number], of [New Firm Name], as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], BBO 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 and authorizes [New Attorney Name] to appear as counsel of record.
COURT APPROVAL STATUS
☐ Order entered on [Date] allowing withdrawal (attach).
☐ Order requested (see proposed order).
☐ Not required at this time.
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 that [Withdrawing Attorney Name] is relieved of further responsibility in this matter. Dated: ______.
[JUDGE NAME]
Justice of the [Court Department]
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on [Date], I served the foregoing upon all counsel and parties via ☐ eFileMA ☐ Email ☐ First-Class Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other in accordance with Mass. R. Civ. P. 5.
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Server]
Date: _______
PRACTICE NOTES:
- Update the eFileMA service contact list immediately after filing.
- Comply with Mass. R. Prof. C. 1.16(d) when transferring files and property.
- Promptly notify the session clerk and opposing counsel of any scheduled hearings to avoid delays.