Pot. Cnty. Pa. L1012
If more than one counsel enters their appearance for a party, one such counsel shall be designated as Chief Counsel. Except as herein set forth, when counsel ceases to be actively involved in a case, a motion to withdraw shall be filed with a proposed order. Counsel shall note in the Motion whether the client and opposing counsel consent to the request. Notice of the filing of the Motion and Order scheduling hearing or argument on same, shall be provided to the client and opposing counsel and an appropriate certificate of service shall be attached to the Motion. Generally a hearing will not be necessary if the client and opposing counsel do not object to the Motion. In the alternative, counsel may withdraw without leave of court if new counsel files an appearance and the change of counsel does not delay the litigation. Absent new counsel entering an appearance or Order of the Court granting withdrawal, an attorney has an affirmative and ethical obligation to appear for all proceedings and work diligently and zealously to represent their client. Should the Court grant leave to withdraw, counsel shall then file a Praecipe to withdraw with the Prothonotary.
Pot. Cnty. Pa. L1012