Legal Change of Representation Notice

LEGAL CHANGE OF REPRESENTATION NOTICE

This Legal Change of Representation Notice is submitted in accordance with applicable professional and procedural rules by the undersigned counsel to notify all parties, tribunals, and interested persons of a change in legal representation in the matter identified below. Client Name: Case / Matter / File Number: Effective Date:

Former Counsel Firm: Former Counsel Attorney: Bar/Reg. No.:

New Counsel Firm: New Counsel Attorney: Bar/Reg. No.:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client Name: is a party or interested person in the Case / Matter: ;

WHEREAS, Former Counsel has previously represented the Client in the above-referenced matter and now intends to withdraw or transfer responsibility for representation as set forth in this Notice;

WHEREAS, New Counsel has been retained or retained responsibility to represent the Client in the matters specified below and has confirmed acceptance of such representation to the Client and, where required, to Former Counsel;

NOW, THEREFORE

The parties hereby give notice and agree as follows.

1. NOTICE OF CHANGE

Former Counsel will cease to act as counsel of record for the Client in the matter identified above effective as of the Effective Date provided in this Notice, and New Counsel will assume representation of the Client as counsel of record in accordance with the scope set forth herein. Service and all subsequent communications should be directed to New Counsel at the address and contact information provided below.

2. SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION

The substitution of counsel shall apply to the following matters (check all that apply):

All matters in the above-referenced case or file.
Specific matter(s) only:

3. AUTHORITY AND ACCEPTANCE

New Counsel affirms that they have been retained by the Client and have authority to act on the Client's behalf in the matters described above. By signing below, New Counsel accepts appointment and agrees to comply with all applicable ethical and procedural obligations governing substitution of counsel and representation in this jurisdiction.

4. WITHDRAWAL OF FORMER COUNSEL

Former Counsel represents that, to the extent required by law and professional responsibility, Former Counsel will take the necessary steps to withdraw from the matter, to the extent withdrawal is permitted, and will take reasonable steps to protect the Client's interests during any transition. Former Counsel further agrees to cooperate in transferring files, documents, and work product to New Counsel upon receipt of a signed authorization from the Client or as otherwise permitted by law.

5. PENDING DEADLINES AND ACTIONS

New Counsel acknowledges responsibility for reviewing all pending deadlines and matters and for taking prompt action to meet any such obligations. The parties agree that neither Former Counsel nor New Counsel will be relieved of responsibility for any deadlines that accrued prior to the Effective Date unless otherwise ordered by the tribunal or agreed in writing.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND FILE TRANSFER

All communications and materials transferred between Former Counsel and New Counsel shall be treated as confidential and privileged to the extent permitted by law. The parties shall take reasonable measures to effect secure transfer of physical and electronic files, subject to any applicable fee, lien, or statutory obligation. Any fee arrangements or outstanding balances between Client and Former Counsel remain subject to separate agreement or dispute resolution.

7. NOTICES

All notices, pleadings, or correspondence in connection with this change of representation shall be served to the addresses set forth below. Service by electronic mail is effective only where the receiving party has consented to electronic service.

8. FEES, LIENS, AND COSTS

This Notice does not resolve or alter any fee disputes, retainers, or liens that may exist between Client and Former Counsel. Any outstanding balances, liens for costs, or ethical obligations related to fees remain the responsibility of the Client or the parties as required by applicable professional rules until otherwise agreed in writing or adjudicated.

9. CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE

The undersigned certify that a true and correct copy of this Notice was served upon all parties and the tribunal in accordance with applicable procedural rules on the date indicated below.

Date of Service: Method of Service:

10. GOVERNING LAW

This Notice shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the tribunal has authority, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes regarding the substitution of counsel shall be resolved in the forum of the underlying matter unless otherwise required by statute or rule.

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Notice contains the entire agreement among the signatories with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes any prior written or oral statements regarding substitution of counsel. If any provision of this Notice is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be severed and the remainder of this Notice will remain in full force and effect.

12. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

Any amendment or waiver of this Notice must be in writing and signed by the affected parties. Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement. This Notice may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which together constitute one instrument.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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