Attorneys – Withdrawals (amended April 7, 2021)

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia

Rule Set: Local Bankruptcy Rules of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia

Rule: 2091-1

Jurisdiction: MDGAB

Bluebook Citation: Bankr. M.D. Ga. R. 2091-1

Any attorney who has made an appearance in any case in this Court on behalf of an interested party shall continue to represent that party in the case until excused by the Court. An attorney or law firm, having filed a petition or other pleading on behalf of a debtor, shall represent the debtor in any contested matters or adversary proceedings that are filed in the case. Upon request by motion with notice given pursuant to LBR 9007-1 or LBR 2002-1(e), the Court will consider excusing the attorney from further representation for cause shown. In lieu of a motion, an attorney wishing to withdraw may instead file a certificate of consent that has been signed by (i) the withdrawing attorney, (ii) the substituting attorney, if one has been selected by the client, and (iii) the client, but only if the client is a debtor.

If the client is a debtor who has not retained a substitute attorney, then a motion to withdraw is required and the certificate of consent option is not available. 12 Back to TOC PART III.

CLAIMS AND DISTRIBUTION TO CREDITORS AND EQUITY INTEREST HOLDERS; PLANS

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