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Notice of Substitution of Attorney

This event may be used when an attorney is to be substituted for an attorney for the same law firm.  This pleading must be titled "Notice of Substitution of Attorney." If it states "Motion to Substitute" you will need to use the event under the Motion category.

  1. Select Bankruptcy > Other
  2. Enter Case Number (e.g. xx-xxxxx).  Click Next.
  3. Select Notice of Substitution of Attorney from the event list.  Click Next.
  4. Click Next to skip the Joint Filing Screen.
  5. Select the Party filer.  Click Next.
    • If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.
    • The Attorney/Party Association screen may appear.  If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association.
  6. Select Choose File to browse and select the pdf file. Check Yes for Attachments to Document. Click Next.
  7. Complete Substitute New Attorney text box and For Attorney text box. Click Next.
  8. Select the attorney or attorneys no longer associated with the case. Click Next.
  9. Click Next.
  10. Verify the final docket text before submitting.  If correct, click Next.
    CAUTION!!  This is the last screen.  Clicking Next will submit your document to CM/ECF.  If the final docket text is incorrect, click the Back button to find the screen to modify or abort the transaction by clicking on Bankruptcy on the CM/ECF Menu bar.
  11. Notice of Electronic Filing/Receipt screen displays
    The Notice of Electronic Filing certifies that this pleading is now an official court document.