Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Section 1021.23 - Withdrawal of appearance(a) An attorney's appearance for a party may be withdrawn without leave of the Board if another attorney has entered or simultaneously enters an appearance for the party and the change of attorneys does not delay any stage of the litigation.(b) In ruling on a motion for withdrawal of appearance under other circumstances, the Board will consider the following factors: the reasons why withdrawal is requested; any prejudice withdrawal may cause to the litigants; delay in resolution of the case which would result from withdrawal; and the effect of withdrawal on the efficient administration of justice.(c) In the event withdrawal of counsel will result in an unrepresented party before the Board, counsel seeking to withdraw shall provide the Board with a single contact person for future service in all proceedings.The provisions of this §1021.23 amended June 28, 2002, effective 6/29/2002, 32 Pa.B. 3085.