SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – IDAHO STATE COURT
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE [] JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF []
[Plaintiff Name],
Plaintiff,
vs.
[Defendant Name],
Defendant.
Case No. [Number]
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION
Pursuant to I.R.C.P. 11.3(b), [Party Name] substitutes [New Attorney Name], Idaho State Bar No. [Number], of [New Firm Name], as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], ISB 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 the above-entitled action.
COURT APPROVAL STATUS
☐ Prior order entered on [Date] (attach).
☐ Order requested (see below).
☐ Not required.
SIGNATURES
Withdrawing Attorney: _____ Date: ___
Substituting Attorney: _____ Date: ___
Client/Authorized Representative: ____ Date: ______
PROPOSED ORDER (IF REQUESTED)
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that [New Attorney Name] is substituted as counsel of record for [Party Name], and [Withdrawing Attorney Name] is withdrawn. DATED this ___ day of ____, 20__.
[JUDGE NAME]
District Judge / Magistrate
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on [Date], I served the foregoing via ☐ iCourt e-service ☐ Email ☐ U.S. Mail ☐ Personal Service ☐ Other upon the parties listed below, consistent with I.R.C.P. 5(b).
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Server]
Date: _______
PRACTICE NOTES:
- Update iCourt service contacts after filing so future notices are routed to substituting counsel.
- Ensure transfer of client files and trust balances consistent with Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct 1.16(d).
- Verify upcoming scheduling order deadlines with new counsel to maintain compliance.