[WSBAPT] Change of Attorney without Notifying Client

Fri Nov 12 12:21:59 PST 2021

I think you have to give the client notice and an opportunity to object.

Kaitlyn

On Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 12:07 PM Eric Nelsen <eric at sayrelawoffices.com>
wrote:

> See CR 71
> <https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/pdf/CR/SUP_CR_71_00_00.pdf>.
> 10-day rule is only for a withdrawal; withdrawal & substitution can be
> immediate.
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> Not that this makes it right in this case, when the client didn’t consent
> to the substitution.
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> Sincerely,
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> Eric
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> Eric C. Nelsen
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> *From:* wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <
> wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> *On Behalf Of *
> Jeff at bellanddavispllc.com
> *Sent:* Friday, November 12, 2021 11:00 AM
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> *Subject:* Re: [WSBAPT] Change of Attorney without Notifying Client
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> The new lawyer gave me the notice of substitution, but apparently not to
> his client, and they made it effective immediately.  Isn’t there a 10 day
> rule?
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> Jeff
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> *W. Jeff Davis*
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> *From:* wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <
> wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> *On Behalf Of *Steve King
> *Sent:* Friday, November 12, 2021 10:55 AM
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> The attorney can’t do that.  Withdrawal without notice is a violation of
> CR 71.  Not sure if there’s also an RCW on point.
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> *From:* wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <
> wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> *On Behalf Of *
> Jeff at bellanddavispllc.com
> *Sent:* Friday, November 12, 2021 10:39 AM
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> *Subject:* [WSBAPT] Change of Attorney without Notifying Client
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> Listmates,
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> This is a new one for me.  Original attorney, in  a probate estate,
> substitutes in a different law firm to take over the representation.  This
> was done without the knowledge or consent of the Personal Representative,
> or any of the heirs.  Is this allowed?
>
>
>
> Jeff Davis
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> *W. Jeff Davis*
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> *BELL & DAVIS PLLC*
> P.O. Box 510
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> 720 E. Washington Street, Suite 105
> Sequim WA 98382
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