SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – MAINE STATE COURT
STATE OF MAINE
[SUPERIOR/DISTRICT] COURT
[Location], ss.
Docket No. [Number]
[Plaintiff Name],
Plaintiff
v.
[Defendant Name],
Defendant
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION
Pursuant to M.R. Civ. P. 89(c), [Party Name] substitutes [New Attorney Name], Bar No. [Number], of [New Firm Name], as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], Bar 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 represent [Party Name].
COURT APPROVAL STATUS
☐ Order granting withdrawal 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that [New Attorney Name] is substituted as counsel of record for [Party Name], and [Withdrawing Attorney Name] is withdrawn from further representation. Dated: ______.
[JUDGE NAME]
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on [Date], I served the foregoing via ☐ Maine eCourts ☐ Email ☐ First-Class Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other in accordance with M.R. Civ. P. 5(b).
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Server]
Date: _______
PRACTICE NOTES:
- Update the electronic service list within Maine eCourts immediately after filing.
- Ensure compliance with Maine Bar Rule 1.16(d) regarding client property and refunds.
- Notify the clerk and opposing counsel of any imminent hearings to confirm new counsel’s appearance.