SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – MARYLAND STATE COURT
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR [___] COUNTY, MARYLAND
[Plaintiff Name],
Plaintiff,
vs.
[Defendant Name],
Defendant.
Case No. [Number]
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION
Pursuant to Md. Rule 2-132, [Party Name] substitutes [New Attorney Name], Maryland 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 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 this substitution and authorizes [New Attorney Name] to represent [Party Name] in the above-captioned case.
COURT APPROVAL STATUS
☐ Order granting withdrawal entered on [Date] (attach).
☐ Order requested (see proposed order).
☐ Not required.
SIGNATURES
Withdrawing Attorney: _____ Date: ___
Substituting Attorney: _____ Date: ___
Client/Authorized Representative: ____ Date: ______
PROPOSED ORDER (IF REQUESTED)
ORDERED that [New Attorney Name] of [New Firm Name] is substituted as counsel of record for [Party Name], and [Withdrawing Attorney Name] is withdrawn. ENTERED this ___ day of ____, 20__.
[JUDGE NAME]
Judge of the Circuit Court
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on [Date], the foregoing was served upon all parties by ☐ MDEC electronic service ☐ Email ☐ U.S. Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other as permitted by Md. Rule 1-321.
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Server]
Date: _______
PRACTICE NOTES:
- Update the MDEC service list immediately after filing to avoid missed notices.
- Ensure compliance with Rule 19-301.16(d) regarding delivery of client property.
- Communicate upcoming deadlines, scheduling orders, and court dates to new counsel promptly.