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LBR 2091-1(a) provides a procedure for an attorney to withdraw as counsel, and that withdrawal results in the client no longer being represented by an attorney. The former client is now considered to be a "Self-Represented Party".
Other situations permitting withdrawal include, for example: (1) where the client insists on action that the lawyer believes is criminal or fraudulent, (2) certain instances where the lawyer has an inability to work with co-counsel, (3) the lawyer's mental or physical condition renders it difficult for the lawyer to ...
(b) Except as stated in paragraph (d), a lawyer shall withdraw from the representation of a client when: (1) the lawyer knows or reasonably should know that the representation will result in a violation of these Rules or of law; (2) the lawyer's physical or mental condition materially impairs the lawyer's ability to ...
Withdrawal of counsel refers to an attorney's decision to stop representing a client in a legal case. This can happen for various reasons, such as a conflict between the attorney and client over strategy or fees.
The proposed order relieving counsel must be prepared on the Order Granting Attorney's Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel-Civil (form MC-053) and must be lodged with the court with the moving papers. The order must specify all hearing dates scheduled in the action or proceeding, including the date of trial, if known.
Attorneys may withdraw from representation for the client's nonpayment subject to court approval and the specific facts and circumstances. Nonpayment of fees may constitute an unreasonable financial burden or failure to fulfill an obligation. Reasonable warning to the client will be required.
(A) A person served with a subpoena pursuant to this rule shall permit inspection, copying, testing, or sampling either where the documents or tangible things are regularly kept or at some other reasonable place designated by that person.
County courts conduct preliminary hearings in felony criminal cases. The county courts have concurrent jurisdiction with the district courts in some divorce cases and other civil cases involving $57,000 or less.
The Supreme Court's basic responsibilities are to hear appeals and provide administrative leadership for the state judicial system. The Supreme Court has the authority to be the original court in which a case is heard under certain circumstances.