Local Rule 2091–1: ATTORNEYS — WITHDRAWALS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

2091–1 ATTORNEYS — WITHDRAWALS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

(a) Withdrawal of Debtor's Attorney. The withdrawal of a debtor's attorney shall be permitted only upon the following:

(1) With the Client's Signature. The withdrawal of a debtor's attorney may be effected by the filing of a notice of withdrawal signed by the withdrawing attorney and the client. The notice shall be served pursuant to LBR 9013-3.

(2) Without the Client's Signature. The withdrawal of a debtor's attorney may be effected by the filing of a motion for withdrawal, a showing of good cause and upon such terms as the court shall impose. The motion shall be served pursuant to LBR 9013-3.

(b) Substitution of Debtor's Attorney. The substitution of a debtor's attorney shall be permitted only upon the following:

(1) With All Relevant Parties Signatures. The substitution of a debtor's attorney may be effected by the filing of a notice of substitution signed by the client, the substituting attorney, and the withdrawing attorney; provided, however, that the withdrawing attorney's signature is not necessary if the withdrawing attorney has been suspended or prohibited from the practice of law, or has otherwise withdrawn from practice in this District and that fact is so stated in the notice. The notice shall be served pursuant to LBR 9013-3.

(2) Without the Client's Signature. Neither the client's signature nor the withdrawing attorney's signature is required if the substituting attorney is a member of the same partnership or legal professional association as the withdrawing attorney and the notice affirmatively states that the substitution is made with the client's knowledge and consent. The notice shall be served pursuant to LBR 9013-3.

(3) Without Withdrawing Attorney's Signature. The substitution of a debtor's attorney may be effected by the filing of a motion for substitution. The motion shall be served pursuant to LBR 9013-3 and upon the withdrawing attorney.

(c) Limitations on Substitution and Withdrawal of Attorney. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, an attorney shall not be permitted to withdraw from a case or proceeding at any time within twenty-one (21) days prior to a trial or hearing on any matter. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the substitution of an attorney shall not serve as the basis for a postponement of any trial or hearing. Until a motion for withdrawal is granted, an attorney shall continue to act as attorney.

(d) Disclosure. An attorney appearing in substitution for a debtor's attorney shall, at the time of substitution, make all disclosures required of a debtor's attorney by § 329 of the Code, Rule 2014, LBR 2014-1, Rule 2016, and LBR 2016–1.