What steps need to be taken if the North Carolina sponsoring lawyer wishes to withdraw from a case?
A North Carolina lawyer wishing to withdraw from a case in which he has agreed to be the sponsoring lawyer for an out-of-state lawyer appearing pro hac vice should do the following: 1. File a motion with the court expressing the desire to withdraw and asking the court to appoint suitable substitute NC counsel as required in G.S. 84-4.1 (5). 2. Provide to the North Carolina State Bar a copy of the order allowing withdrawal from the case. If a separate order is entered allowing the appearance of a new NC sponsoring lawyer, please provide that as well. 3. The new NC sponsoring lawyer must file an Update Form for New Sponsoring Attorney with the North Carolina State Bar.
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