Legal Withdrawal Motion

LEGAL WITHDRAWAL MOTION

Court:   Case No.:   Presiding Judge:

Movant/Attorney:   Bar No.:

Client Name:   Client File Reference:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Movant is counsel of record of record for Client in the above-captioned matter and has appeared on behalf of Client in this action; and

WHEREAS, Movant seeks leave of court to withdraw as counsel for reasons set forth below and pursuant to the applicable rules of professional conduct, applicable local rules, and the interests of justice; and

WHEREAS, Movant has provided notice to Client as required by rule and has attempted to avoid foreseeable prejudice to Client by providing reasonable time to retain successor counsel or to proceed pro se.

NOW THEREFORE, Movant respectfully moves the Court for an order permitting withdrawal of counsel and states as follows:

1. RELIEF REQUESTED

Movant requests that the Court enter an order permitting Movant to withdraw as counsel of record for Client in this action, relieving Movant of any further obligation to provide legal services in this matter, and directing the Clerk to remove Movant from the service list for this case effective on the date specified below.

2. GROUNDS FOR WITHDRAWAL

Movant withdraws for one or more of the following grounds (check applicable boxes and provide a brief factual description where required):

Nonpayment of fees or substantial breach of the fee agreement by Client.

Conflict of interest that cannot be resolved through waiver.

Irretrievable breakdown in communication preventing effective representation.

Client has consented to substitution of counsel or has indicated intent to proceed pro se.

Other (describe):

3. LEGAL AUTHORITY

Movant relies upon the court's inherent authority and applicable rules governing attorney withdrawal, including rules of professional conduct governing withdrawal for cause and such local rules as may apply. Withdrawal is appropriate where counsel's continued representation would violate ethical obligations or would materially impair counsel's ability to represent the client.

4. NOTICE TO CLIENT AND EFFECT ON CASE

Movant certifies that Client has been notified of Movant's intention to withdraw by the following method(s):

First-class mail to address on file    Electronic mail    Hand delivery

Movant has advised Client that Client must retain successor counsel or otherwise inform the Court and opposing parties of Client's intent to proceed pro se. Movant requests that any deadlines or hearing dates not be disrupted unnecessarily and that the Court allow reasonable time for substitution of counsel.

5. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND FILE RETENTION

Movant will preserve client confidential information in accordance with ethical obligations and will promptly deliver to Client, or to successor counsel upon written request, the client file, subject to payment of outstanding fees and costs owed to Movant. Movant will retain a copy of the file as permitted by law and the applicable rules.

6. PROPOSED ORDER AND HEARING

Movant attaches a proposed order for the Court's consideration granting leave to withdraw and, if the Court deems appropriate, setting a hearing on this motion to address any matters necessary to protect Client and the integrity of the record.

Request for Hearing: If checked, proposed hearing date:

7. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on the date below a true and correct copy of this Motion to Withdraw was served on all parties and/or their counsel in accordance with the applicable rules by the following method(s):

First-class mail    Electronic mail    Hand delivery

GOVERNING LAW; MISCELLANEOUS

Governing Law: This Motion is governed by the rules of procedure and professional conduct applicable in the jurisdiction of the presiding court. Nothing in this Motion is intended to waive any privilege or to prejudice Client's rights. Movant reserves the right to seek enforcement of any fee arrangement or liens in accordance with controlling law.

Entire Agreement: This Motion constitutes the complete statement of Movant's request for relief described herein and supersedes any prior oral or written statements concerning withdrawal in this matter.

Severability: If any provision of this Motion is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

SIGNATURES

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