RD437 (Published 2017) - Report on Withdrawal of Retained Counsel in Civil Cases

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RD437 - Report on Withdrawal of Retained Counsel in Civil Cases

Published: 2017
Author: Judicial Council of Virginia
Enabling Authority: Chapter 774 Enactment Clause 1. (Regular Session, 2017)

Report

Executive Summary:
Report on the review of (i) the current process by which privately retained counsel may withdraw from a civil case with leave of court and (ii) the possible impact on the courts, litigants, and attorneys of amending such process to allow withdrawal of counsel without leave of court.