SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – NEW MEXICO STATE COURT
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF []
[] JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
Case No. [Number]
[Plaintiff Name],
Plaintiff,
vs.
[Defendant Name],
Defendant.
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION
Pursuant to Rule 1-089 NMRA, [Party Name] substitutes [New Attorney Name], New Mexico 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 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 permitted to withdraw. SO ORDERED this ___ day of ____, 20__.
[JUDGE NAME]
District Judge
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on [Date], the foregoing was served on all counsel and parties via ☐ New Mexico File & Serve ☐ Email ☐ U.S. Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other pursuant to Rule 1-005 NMRA.
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Server]
Date: _______
PRACTICE NOTES:
- Update File & Serve service contacts immediately after filing.
- Comply with New Mexico Rules of Professional Conduct 16-116(D) regarding client property.
- Provide new counsel with pending deadlines and scheduling orders to ensure continuity.