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Rule 1.08 Withdrawal of Counsel

Part One: General Rules

(A) When an attorney makes an appearance for any party in an action, the attorney will not be allowed to withdraw as counsel for the party except upon:

(1) written motion;

(2) reasonable notice to the client and opposing counsel; and

(3) order of the court.

(B) Reasonable notice to the client within the meaning of this rule requires either that:

(1) the client has agreed to and signed off on the order allowing withdrawal;

(2) the client has agreed to and joined in the motion for withdrawal; or

(3) the client has been timely served with an M.R.C.P. Rule 4(i) summons for the date and time of the hearing.