SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – NORTH CAROLINA STATE COURT
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
[SUPERIOR/DISTRICT] COURT DIVISION
COUNTY OF [___]
File No. [Number]
[Plaintiff Name],
Plaintiff,
vs.
[Defendant Name],
Defendant.
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION
Pursuant to the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure and General Rules of Practice, [Party Name] substitutes [New Attorney Name], N.C. State Bar No. [Number], of [New Firm Name], as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], State 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 this substitution and authorizes [New Attorney Name] to represent [Party Name] in this action.
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It is ORDERED that [New Attorney Name] is substituted as counsel for [Party Name], and [Withdrawing Attorney Name] is withdrawn from further representation. This ___ day of ____, 20__.
[JUDGE NAME]
Judge Presiding
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that the foregoing was served on [Date] via ☐ NC eCourts ☐ Email ☐ U.S. Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other in accordance with Rule 5 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Server]
Date: _______
PRACTICE NOTES:
- Update the eCourts service list or Business Court system immediately after filing.
- Comply with N.C. Rules of Professional Conduct 1.16(d) regarding client files.
- Notify the trial court coordinator and opposing counsel of any upcoming hearings to confirm new counsel’s attendance.