SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – OKLAHOMA STATE COURT
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF [___] COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. [Number]
[Plaintiff Name],
Plaintiff,
vs.
[Defendant Name],
Defendant.
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION
Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 2005.2 and District Court Rule 4, [Party Name] substitutes [New Attorney Name], OBA No. [Number], of [New Firm Name], as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], OBA 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 of record for [Party Name], and [Withdrawing Attorney Name] is permitted to withdraw. ENTERED this ___ day of ____, 20__.
[JUDGE NAME]
District Judge
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on [Date], the foregoing was served on all parties via ☐ OSCN e-filing ☐ Email ☐ U.S. Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other pursuant to 12 O.S. § 2005.
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Server]
Date: _______
PRACTICE NOTES:
- Update the electronic service list within OSCN/ODCR immediately after filing.
- Comply with Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct 1.16(d) when transferring client property.
- Provide substituting counsel with current scheduling orders and deadlines.