Virgin Islands Sample Letter for Agreed Order Substituting Counsel

• Category: Letters - Legal - Orders
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0819LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. (Your Name) (Your Address) (City, State, Zip Code) (Date) (Court Name) (Court Address) (City, State, Zip Code) RE: (Case Name and Number) Dear Honorable Judge (Judge's Last Name), I, (Your Name), am I writing to submit this Sample Letter for Agreed Order Substituting Counsel on behalf of the (Your Party's Name). We hereby request the court's approval to substitute current legal counsel. We, the undersigned parties, enter this agreement voluntarily and mutually agree to substitute our existing legal counsel, (Current Counsel's Name). Our new intended counsel is (New Counsel's Name), a licensed and experienced attorney admitted to practice law in the Virgin Islands. The reason for this substitution is due to (provide relevant reason, such as conflicts of interest, professional negligence, lack of communication, or any other reasonable grounds for the change). Our decision is based on the best interests of our case and securing competent representation. We have already informed (Current Counsel's Name) about our intent to make this substitution, and they have concurred and are in agreement with this change. We attach a signed and notarized copy of (New Counsel's Name)'s entry of appearance and written consent to act on our behalf. Furthermore, we affirm that no prejudice or delay will arise from this substitution, as the case is currently in (specify stage of litigation: pre-trial, trial, post-trial, etc.) with sufficient time remaining for (New Counsel's Name) to familiarize themselves with the details and prepare accordingly. Furthermore, we kindly request that the court approve this agreed order for the substitution of counsel and consider the following proposed order for your convenience: ------------------------------------------------------------------- [PROPOSED ORDER] Upon review of the parties' request and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED: 1. (Current Counsel's Name) shall be relieved from their representation of (Your Party's Name) in the above-mentioned case. They shall provide all necessary case-related materials, files, and information to (New Counsel's Name) within ten (10) days of receipt of this order. 2. (New Counsel's Name) shall assume full representation of (Your Party's Name) in the above-mentioned case, effective immediately upon the execution of this order. 3. All future correspondence, notices, and service of process shall be directed to (New Counsel's Name) at the following contact information: (New Counsel's Name) (New Counsel's Address) (City, State, Zip Code) (Phone Number) (Email Address) 4. All pending deadlines, hearings, or trial dates that are currently set in this matter shall remain unaffected by this substitution of counsel. 5. (Current Counsel's Name) and (New Counsel's Name) shall cooperate in a timely manner to effectuate a smooth transition of representation. SO ORDERED. Dated: ___________________ Honorable Judge (Judge's Last Name) (Court Name) ------------------------------------------------------------------- We kindly request your prompt consideration and issuance of the agreed order to ensure an efficient continuation of our legal proceedings. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we remain at your service for any additional information or documents required. Sincerely, (Your Name) (Your Party's Name)

(Your Name) (Your Address) (City, State, Zip Code) (Date) (Court Name) (Court Address) (City, State, Zip Code) RE: (Case Name and Number) Dear Honorable Judge (Judge's Last Name), I, (Your Name), am I writing to submit this Sample Letter for Agreed Order Substituting Counsel on behalf of the (Your Party's Name). We hereby request the court's approval to substitute current legal counsel. We, the undersigned parties, enter this agreement voluntarily and mutually agree to substitute our existing legal counsel, (Current Counsel's Name). Our new intended counsel is (New Counsel's Name), a licensed and experienced attorney admitted to practice law in the Virgin Islands. The reason for this substitution is due to (provide relevant reason, such as conflicts of interest, professional negligence, lack of communication, or any other reasonable grounds for the change). Our decision is based on the best interests of our case and securing competent representation. We have already informed (Current Counsel's Name) about our intent to make this substitution, and they have concurred and are in agreement with this change. We attach a signed and notarized copy of (New Counsel's Name)'s entry of appearance and written consent to act on our behalf. Furthermore, we affirm that no prejudice or delay will arise from this substitution, as the case is currently in (specify stage of litigation: pre-trial, trial, post-trial, etc.) with sufficient time remaining for (New Counsel's Name) to familiarize themselves with the details and prepare accordingly. Furthermore, we kindly request that the court approve this agreed order for the substitution of counsel and consider the following proposed order for your convenience: ------------------------------------------------------------------- [PROPOSED ORDER] Upon review of the parties' request and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED: 1. (Current Counsel's Name) shall be relieved from their representation of (Your Party's Name) in the above-mentioned case. They shall provide all necessary case-related materials, files, and information to (New Counsel's Name) within ten (10) days of receipt of this order. 2. (New Counsel's Name) shall assume full representation of (Your Party's Name) in the above-mentioned case, effective immediately upon the execution of this order. 3. All future correspondence, notices, and service of process shall be directed to (New Counsel's Name) at the following contact information: (New Counsel's Name) (New Counsel's Address) (City, State, Zip Code) (Phone Number) (Email Address) 4. All pending deadlines, hearings, or trial dates that are currently set in this matter shall remain unaffected by this substitution of counsel. 5. (Current Counsel's Name) and (New Counsel's Name) shall cooperate in a timely manner to effectuate a smooth transition of representation. SO ORDERED. Dated: ___________________ Honorable Judge (Judge's Last Name) (Court Name) ------------------------------------------------------------------- We kindly request your prompt consideration and issuance of the agreed order to ensure an efficient continuation of our legal proceedings. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we remain at your service for any additional information or documents required. Sincerely, (Your Name) (Your Party's Name)