SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY

For instructions on filing a Substitution of Attorney in an adversary case, click here.

STEP 1           Select  Bankruptcy from main menu

STEP 2           Select  Misc. Events category

STEP 3           Enter case number; click [NEXT]

STEP 4           Select Substitution of Attorney from drop down list; click [NEXT]

STEP 5           If this is a joint filing, place a check in the box and click [NEXT].  If this is not a joint filing, click [NEXT] to skip this screen.

STEP 6           Select the Party or click  Add/Create New Party

TIP - If you selected Add/Create New Party, a Search screen and a Party Information screen will follow.  You MUST select a Role Type from the drop down menu on the Party Information screen.

TIP - If this is the first time you are appearing on behalf of this party, you will be asked to place a check in the box to create an association.  Failure to place a check in the box results in the e:filer NOT receiving Notices of Electronic Filing in this case.

STEP 7           Upload the .pdf document; click [NEXT]

TIP - Supporting documents such as a Certificate of Service or a Proposed Order should be uploaded as an attachment to the main pleading.

STEP 8           Screen displays, Select the Attorney no longer associated with the case; click [NEXT]

STEP 9           Search for Attorney screen displays.  Enter the name of the new attorney to be substituted in OR enter the Bar ID; click [SEARCH]

If the correct attorney is found; [SELECT NAME FROM LIST] and [ADD ATTORNEY]

If no attorney found; [CREATE NEW ATTORNEY] enter appropriate information.

STEP 10        Select the Party the new attorney represents; click [NEXT]

STEP 11        When all new attorneys have been added, click [END ATTORNEY SELECTION]

STEP 12        Display says Edit Docket Text appropriately; click [NEXT]

STEP 13        Docket text displays.  Review for accuracy.  If modification is necessary, make modifications on this screen.

SAMPLE DOCKET TEXT

Substitution of Attorney, terminating [attorney name] and adding [attorney name] for [party].  Filed by Test Attorney on behalf of Test Client. (test atty)

STEP 14        Notice of Electronic Filing displays.