Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel Template

[Attorney Name]
[Law Firm Name, if applicable]
[Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
[Bar Number, if applicable]

IN THE [NAME OF COURT]
FOR [COUNTY / DISTRICT / JURISDICTION]

[Plaintiff / Petitioner Name],
Plaintiff / Petitioner,

v.
[Defendant / Respondent Name],
Defendant / Respondent.

Case No.: [Case Number]

1. Title of Notice

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that [Attorney Full Name] hereby withdraws as counsel of record for [Client Full Name] in the above-captioned matter, subject to the applicable rules of this Court.

2. Withdrawing Attorney Information

Withdrawing Attorney: [Full Name]
Law Firm: [Law Firm Name, if applicable]
Address: [Address]
City, State, ZIP Code: [City, State, ZIP Code]
Phone Number: [Phone Number]
Email Address: [Email Address]
Bar Number: [Bar Number, if applicable]

3. Party Previously Represented

The withdrawing attorney has appeared on behalf of:

[Client Full Name]

That party is:

☐ plaintiff
☐ defendant
☐ petitioner
☐ respondent
☐ other: [Describe]

4. Basis for Withdrawal by Notice

This withdrawal is being made by notice because:

☐ other counsel remains of record for the party
☐ substitute counsel has appeared contemporaneously
☐ local rule permits withdrawal by notice in these circumstances
☐ other: [Describe]

Additional details, if any:

[Insert details]

5. Continued Representation or Updated Status

After this withdrawal, the party will be represented as follows:

☐ by remaining counsel of record
☐ by substitute counsel identified below
☐ as otherwise permitted by court order or rule: [Describe]

Substitute or remaining counsel information, if applicable:

Name: [Full Name]
Law Firm: [Law Firm Name]
Address: [Address]
Phone Number: [Phone Number]
Email Address: [Email Address]

6. Effective Date

This withdrawal shall be effective:

☐ upon filing
☐ on [Date]
☐ upon filing of substitution of counsel
☐ as otherwise provided by court rule or order: [Describe]

7. Service of Future Notices and Papers

After the effective date of this withdrawal, future notices, pleadings, motions, and other papers should be served on:

☐ remaining counsel of record
☐ substitute counsel listed above
☐ other authorized recipient: [Describe]

Updated service information:

[Insert service name and address]

8. Client Notice Statement

The withdrawing attorney states that notice of this withdrawal has been provided to the client as required by applicable rule, if applicable.

Additional client notice details, if any:

[Insert details]

9. Reservation Regarding Court Approval, if Needed

If the Court determines that withdrawal by notice is not sufficient in this matter, the withdrawing attorney requests that this filing be treated as notice of the requested withdrawal and reserves the right to submit any motion, application, or supporting papers required by the Court.

10. Signature

Dated: [Date]

Signature: __________________________
Name: [Attorney Full Name]
Title: [Withdrawing Counsel]
Bar Number: [Bar Number, if applicable]

11. Certificate of Service

I certify that on [Date], I served a copy of this Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel on the following person(s) or party(ies):

[Name] – [Address / Email]
[Name] – [Address / Email]

Method of Service:

☐ email
☐ electronic filing system
☐ mail
☐ hand delivery
☐ other: [Specify]

Signature: __________________________
Name: [Attorney Full Name]
Date: [Date]