TX · rules
Tex. R. Civ. P. 10
Withdrawal of Attorney
An attorney may withdraw from representing a party only upon written motion for good cause
shown. If another attorney is to be substituted as attorney for the party, the motion shall state: the
name, address, telephone number, email address, telecopier number, if any, and State Bar of Texas
identification number of the substitute attorney; that the party approves the substitution; and that
the withdrawal is not sought for delay only. If another attorney is not to be substituted as attorney
for the party, the motion shall state: that a copy of the motion has been delivered to the party; that
the party has been notified in writing of his right to object to the motion; whether the party consents
to the motion; the party's last known address, telephone number, and email address; and all pending
settings and deadlines. If the motion is granted, the withdrawing attorney shall immediately notify
the party in writing of any additional settings or deadlines of which the attorney has knowledge at
the time of the withdrawal and has not already notified the party. The Court may impose further
conditions upon granting leave to withdraw. Notice or delivery to a party shall be either made to
the party in person or mailed to the party's last known address by both certified and regular first
class mail. If the attorney in charge withdraws and another attorney remains or becomes
substituted, another attorney in charge must be designated of record with notice to all other parties
in accordance with Rule 21a.
History
Notes and Comments Comment to 1988 change: The amendment repeals the present rule and makes provision for withdrawal of counsel, setting forth the requirements for withdrawal and withdrawal with substitution of counsel. The amendment also carries forward the requirements of amended Rule 8 regarding designation of attorney in charge. Comment to 1990 change: The amendment repeals the present rule and clarifies the requirements for withdrawal.
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- txcourts.gov
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- 2026-09-15
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- 2026-09-14
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