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Dear [Judge's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request an agreed order substituting counsel in a case pending before your honorable court. I understand that such matters require detailed documentation and I aim to provide all the necessary information in this correspondence. Firstly, I would like to introduce myself as the attorney representing [Client's Name] in the aforementioned case. I have been diligently working on this matter since its inception, closely collaborating with my client to pursue their best interests. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, it has become necessary to request a substitution of counsel. As the type of case being litigated heavily influences the nature of the agreed order, it is important to specify the exact case type. In this particular instance, the case at hand pertains to [Case Type] and is currently being heard in the [Court Name] of San Antonio, Texas. The case docket number is [Docket Number]. In accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 8, and Rule 10 of the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, both parties involved in this matter have reached an agreement to proceed with a substitution of counsel. The agreement has been properly signed and notarized by all parties involved, including the previous counsel. The proposed substitute counsel for [Client's Name] is [New Counsel's Full Name]. [New Counsel's Full Name] is an experienced attorney, licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. They possess the necessary qualifications and expertise in [Case Type] to effectively represent the client's interests. The attached affidavit, executed by the [Client's Name], acknowledges their consent and willingness to have [New Counsel's Full Name] act as their new counsel. To ensure a smooth transition, all relevant case files, exhibits, and other pertinent documents will promptly be transferred from the previous counsel's possession to [New Counsel's Full Name]. Furthermore, [New Counsel's Full Name] will assume all responsibilities and obligations of the attorney of record for [Client's Name] in this matter, including representing them at all future hearings, conferences, or any other court proceedings. We kindly request that you approve the agreed order substituting counsel outlined in this letter without the need for further court appearance or hearing. Please find attached all necessary supporting documents, including the executed agreement, the client's affidavit, and the proposed agreed order for your review and consideration. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you have any additional questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or via email at [Your Email Address]. Respectfully, [Your Name] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Phone Number] [Email Address]
Dear [Judge's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request an agreed order substituting counsel in a case pending before your honorable court. I understand that such matters require detailed documentation and I aim to provide all the necessary information in this correspondence. Firstly, I would like to introduce myself as the attorney representing [Client's Name] in the aforementioned case. I have been diligently working on this matter since its inception, closely collaborating with my client to pursue their best interests. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, it has become necessary to request a substitution of counsel. As the type of case being litigated heavily influences the nature of the agreed order, it is important to specify the exact case type. In this particular instance, the case at hand pertains to [Case Type] and is currently being heard in the [Court Name] of San Antonio, Texas. The case docket number is [Docket Number]. In accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 8, and Rule 10 of the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, both parties involved in this matter have reached an agreement to proceed with a substitution of counsel. The agreement has been properly signed and notarized by all parties involved, including the previous counsel. The proposed substitute counsel for [Client's Name] is [New Counsel's Full Name]. [New Counsel's Full Name] is an experienced attorney, licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. They possess the necessary qualifications and expertise in [Case Type] to effectively represent the client's interests. The attached affidavit, executed by the [Client's Name], acknowledges their consent and willingness to have [New Counsel's Full Name] act as their new counsel. To ensure a smooth transition, all relevant case files, exhibits, and other pertinent documents will promptly be transferred from the previous counsel's possession to [New Counsel's Full Name]. Furthermore, [New Counsel's Full Name] will assume all responsibilities and obligations of the attorney of record for [Client's Name] in this matter, including representing them at all future hearings, conferences, or any other court proceedings. We kindly request that you approve the agreed order substituting counsel outlined in this letter without the need for further court appearance or hearing. Please find attached all necessary supporting documents, including the executed agreement, the client's affidavit, and the proposed agreed order for your review and consideration. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you have any additional questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or via email at [Your Email Address]. Respectfully, [Your Name] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Phone Number] [Email Address]