To substitute new counsel from the same firm (for one or more cases) a Stipulation must be filed with the Court.

• The Stipulation must be signed by both the outgoing and incoming attorneys when possible.
• No court order is required if the attorneys are from the same firm.
• Debtor's counsel substitutions: It is the substituting attorney's responsibility to notify the debtor.

Substituting Counsel in Multiple Cases:

• Event is limited to a single two-party substitution per case. (1 Outgoing Attorney: 1 Incoming Attorney)
• A single Proof of Service, listing all affected debtors or cases, must accompany the stipulation. 

Note: For substitutions involving attorneys from different firms, refer to Motion/Stipulation to Substitute Attorney (different firm) instructions.

Filing Requirements:

For Multiple Cases:

• Stipulation to Substitute Attorney
• Proof of Service with list of affected debtors/cases

For a Single Case:

• Stipulation to Substitute Attorney
• No Proposed Order or Proof of Service required 

To File Electronically:

FOR MULTIPLE CASES

1. Log into CM/ECF.
2. Select [Bankruptcy > Multi Case Docketing].
3. Enter each case number in a separate field.
   1. Type in a case number (e.g, xx-xxxxx)
   2. Click "Find This Case"
   3. Repeat for each additional case. Once finished, click Next.
4. From the event list select [Firm Substitution of Attorney (FRBP 2014)]
5. Enter the names of both the Incoming and Outgoing Attorneys.
6. Browse and Upload the PDF file(s):
   1. Stipulation
   2. Proof of Service (Including a list of affected debtors/cases)
7. Search for and select the Incoming Attorney. If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.
8. Select the filing party (debtor or creditor).
9. Complete Attorney Selection.
   Note: If prompted with the Attorney/Party Association screen, confirm you party selection and check the box to create the association.
10. Review the final docket text. If correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).
    Note: A Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) will be generated and sent to all registered case participants.

FOR SINGLE CASE

1. Select [Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications > Substitution of Attorney (Stipulation)]
2. Select the Filing Party. If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.
   Note: If prompted with the Attorney/Party Association screen, confirm you party selection and check the box to create the association.
3. Browse and Upload the PDF file(s):
   1. Motion/Stipulation
4. Enter the Incoming Attorney's name in the text box provided.
5. Select the Filing Party (debtor or creditor).
6. Review the final docket text. If correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).