Legal Consent to Change Attorney

LEGAL CONSENT TO CHANGE ATTORNEY

This Legal Consent to Change Attorney (the Agreement) is entered into by Client Name: , residing at Client Address: (collectively, the Client), and Current Attorney Name: of Current Attorney Firm: (the Current Attorney), concerning Case Name/Matter: , Court: , Case Number: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client retains the right to select and change counsel in the above-referenced matter and has informed Current Attorney of Client's decision to engage new counsel; and

WHEREAS, Current Attorney acknowledges Client's request and is prepared to withdraw as counsel of record upon the terms set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Client has identified New Attorney Name: of New Attorney Firm: to assume representation in this matter;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and conditions set forth below, the parties agree as follows:

1. CONSENT TO CHANGE COUNSEL

Client hereby consents to the substitution of counsel and authorizes Current Attorney to withdraw as counsel of record in the above-captioned matter and to permit New Attorney to appear in place of Current Attorney. Client acknowledges that this consent is given voluntarily and with full understanding of the effect of substitution and withdrawal.

2. WITHDRAWAL AND SUBSTITUTION

Current Attorney agrees to take reasonable steps to withdraw from the representation in accordance with applicable professional conduct rules and court procedures, including filing any required substitution or withdrawal papers with the tribunal having jurisdiction over the matter. Current Attorney shall assist in effecting an orderly substitution of counsel and shall not unreasonably delay the substitution.

3. TRANSFER OF FILES AND CLIENT PROPERTY

Client authorizes Current Attorney to transfer the client's file, including originals, copies of pleadings, correspondence, exhibits, electronic files, and other materials reasonably necessary for the continued representation, to New Attorney upon receipt of a written request from New Attorney or upon Client's written direction. Current Attorney shall retain copies of the file as permitted by applicable rules and law.

4. FEES, LIENS, AND OUTSTANDING ACCOUNT

The parties acknowledge that Current Attorney may have a retaining lien, charging lien, or other claim for fees and costs arising from prior services. Client represents that the outstanding balance owed to Current Attorney for services rendered and costs advanced as of the Effective Date is: $. Payment arrangements for such balance shall be made directly between Client and Current Attorney as follows:

5. AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE CLIENT FUNDS

If funds are held in trust or otherwise by Current Attorney on behalf of Client pertinent to this matter, Client authorizes Current Attorney to disburse such funds as directed by Client after satisfying any lawful or agreed upon liens, fees, and costs. Specific disbursement instructions, if any, are as follows:

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Client represents that there are no pending agreements that would prevent Client from changing counsel and that Client has not engaged in conduct that would prevent Current Attorney from withdrawing in compliance with applicable ethical obligations. Current Attorney represents that, to the best of Current Attorney's knowledge, there are no unwaivable conflicts that would prevent New Attorney from assuming representation, provided New Attorney confirms acceptance.

7. NOTICE

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered personally, by email with confirmation, or by first-class mail to the addresses provided below. Notice is effective upon receipt.

8. EFFECTIVE DATE

The parties agree that the substitution and withdrawal described herein shall become effective on the following date: , .

9. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties concerning the change of counsel and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements or understandings relating to the subject matter hereof.

11. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed so as to effectuate the intent of the parties to the extent permitted by law.

12. AMENDMENTS; COUNTERPARTS; WAIVER

No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The failure of a party to insist upon strict performance of any provision shall not be deemed a waiver of that provision.

13. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND CERTIFICATION

Each signatory certifies that they are authorized to enter into this Agreement, have read and understand its terms, and agree to be bound by them. Current Attorney certifies that any ethical obligations to obtain court approval for withdrawal will be fulfilled as required by applicable rules of professional conduct and court procedure.

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