Substitution of Attorney

Last Updated:  May 24, 2018

Rule 2091-1 Withdrawal, Addition and Substitution of Counsel : An attorney of record may not withdraw, nor may other attorneys appear on behalf of the same party or as a substitute for the attorney of record, without first obtaining leave of court by motion, except that substitutions or additions may be made without motion where both counsel are of the same firm.

Substitution of Attorney Multi - Case Docketing

Step-by-Step Procedures:

1. Select [Bankruptcy>Other]

2. Enter case number and click Next

3. Select Substitution of Attorney from event pick list and click Next

4. Select Party from party pick list you represent or Add/Create New Party and click Next

The Attorney/Party Association screen may display.  If it does, click here.

5. Click Next

The PDF Document selection screen will display.

6. Click Browse button and navigate to locate the appropriate document/file

7. View file Highlight filename
   Right click on filename
   Select Open
   Review document
   Close window to verify the correct file is being selected

8. Click Open button and filename will appear in the browse window

9. Click Next

The following messages will display;

WARNING: An attorney can not be substituted for another attorney without order of court except that substitutions or additions may be made without motion where both counsel are of the same firm pursuant to Rule 2091-1.

10. Click Next

The Modify Text screen will display.  Click down arrow to select a prefix if applicable.

11. Click Next

The Final Text screen will display.  This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing.

12. Verify the accuracy of the docket text.  If not correct/if correct

13. Click Next to complete filing process

The Notice of Electronic Filing will display.  It is the verification that the filing has been sent electronically to the court.

Copies of this notice and the document filed are emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.  You have a period of 15 days for a one time free look at the document filed.