SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – OHIO STATE COURT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
[County] COUNTY, OHIO
[Division]
[Plaintiff Name],
Plaintiff,
vs.
[Defendant Name],
Defendant.
Case No. [Number]
Judge [Name]
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION
Pursuant to Ohio Civ.R. 5(B) and applicable local rules, [Party Name] substitutes [New Attorney Name], Supreme Court of Ohio Attorney Registration No. [Number], of [New Firm Name], as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], Registration 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].
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It is ORDERED that [New Attorney Name] is substituted as counsel for [Party Name], and [Withdrawing Attorney Name] is withdrawn. IT IS SO ORDERED.
Date: ______
[JUDGE NAME]
Judge, Court of Common Pleas
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on [Date], a copy of the foregoing was served via ☐ Ohio e-Filing ☐ Email ☐ Regular Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other consistent with Civ.R. 5(B).
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Server]
Date: _______
PRACTICE NOTES:
- Update the court’s e-filing service list immediately after filing.
- Comply with Prof.Cond.R. 1.16(d) regarding the return of client property.
- Communicate upcoming deadlines and hearing dates to new counsel to ensure continuity.