SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – VIRGINIA STATE COURT
VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF [CITY/COUNTY]
[Plaintiff Name],
Plaintiff,
v.
[Defendant Name],
Defendant.
Case No. [Number]
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION
Pursuant to Rule 1:5 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia, [Party Name] substitutes [New Attorney Name], VSB No. [Number], of [New Firm Name], as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], VSB 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 relieved of further responsibility. ENTERED this ___ day of ____, 20__.
[JUDGE NAME]
Judge
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on [Date], I served the foregoing via ☐ Virginia e-filing ☐ Email ☐ U.S. Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other in accordance with Rule 1:12.
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Server]
Date: _______
PRACTICE NOTES:
- Update the electronic service list in the Virginia Judicial System e-filing portal immediately after filing.
- Ensure compliance with Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct 1.16(d) regarding client property.
- Provide new counsel with all pending deadlines, hearings, and scheduling orders.