Local Rule L. Rule 9010-1: REPRESENTATION AND APPEARANCES; POWERS OF ATTORNEY
Bankr. W.D. Tex. — Attorney rule
L. Rule 9010-1 REPRESENTATION AND APPEARANCES; POWERS OF ATTORNEY.
(a) Attorneys representing the Debtor or whose retention must be approved.
Any attorney representing the debtor or whose retention must be approved pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 327 or 328 and who desires to withdraw in any case must file a motion to withdraw. The motion must include the following information:
(1) The reason for the withdrawal;
(2) The name and address of the succeeding attorney or, if the succeeding attorney is not known, the name, address, and telephone number of the client;
(3) Any upcoming deadlines that might affect the client's interests in the case and a certification that the client has been advised in writing of such deadlines;
(4) The client's signature approving the withdrawal or a specific explanation why, after due diligence, the attorney was unable to obtain the client's signature.
(b) Other Attorneys.
Attorneys who do not represent the debtor and whose retention does not require approval under 11 U.S.C. §§ 327 or 328 may withdraw by filing a notice stating:
(1) The name and address of the succeeding attorney or, if the succeeding attorney is not known, the name, address, and telephone number of the client;
(2) Any upcoming deadlines that might affect the client's interests in the case and a certification that the client has been advised in writing of such deadlines;
(3) The client's signature approving the withdrawal or a specific explanation why, after due diligence, the attorney was unable to obtain the client's signature.
(c) Attorneys Disassociating with Law Firm or Governmental Entity.
Notwithstanding the applicability of subsection (a) or (b) above, if an attorney representing a client on behalf of a law firm or governmental entity desires to withdraw from the law firm's or governmental entity's representation in a case solely because the attorney will no longer be associated with the law firm or governmental entity representing a party in interest, the attorney may withdraw by filing a notice stating the reason for withdrawal, the effective date for the withdrawal, and the attorney at the law firm or governmental entity replacing the withdrawing attorney.
(d) Service.
A motion to withdraw or notice of withdrawal filed pursuant to this local rule shall be served on (a) counsel for the debtor, (b) counsel for any creditor's committee, (c) counsel for any ad hoc committee, (d) any chapter 7, 11, or 13 trustee and his or her counsel, (e) any subchapter V trustee and his or her counsel, (f) the U.S. trustee, and (g) any party that has appeared and requested notice.