SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – MICHIGAN STATE COURT
STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE [] COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF []
[Plaintiff Name],
Plaintiff,
vs.
[Defendant Name],
Defendant.
Case No. [Number]
Hon. [Judge Name]
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION
Pursuant to MCR 2.117(C)(2), [Party Name] substitutes [New Attorney Name], P[Number], of [New Firm Name], as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], P[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 proposed order).
☐ 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that [New Attorney Name] is substituted as counsel of record for [Party Name], and [Withdrawing Attorney Name] is withdrawn.
Dated: ______.
[JUDGE NAME]
[Title]
PROOF OF SERVICE
I certify that on [Date], I served the foregoing via ☐ MiFILE ☐ Email ☐ U.S. Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other in accordance with MCR 2.107.
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Server]
Date: _______
PRACTICE NOTES:
- Update the MiFILE service list immediately after filing.
- Comply with Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.16(d) regarding client file transfer.
- Promptly coordinate pending deadlines and court dates with new counsel.