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It would probably be simpler to just have him sign a form called a substitution of attorney.

You put the form on the case's caption and file it with the Court. That would generally be enough. Some local rules, however, require a noticed motion to relief the attorney.

Here is the typically text that goes in a substitution of attorney:

THE COURT AND ALL PARTIES ARE NOTIFIED THAT
____________ , plaintiff herein, makes the following substitution:
The former legal representative of plaintiff, ____________, is hereby removed as attorney of record for plaintiff. Plaintiff, _____________, is now representing himself in this matter. Plaintiff's address and telephone number of record are set forth below:
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________


DATED: _____________________ _____________________________
Former Attorney

DATED: _____________________ _____________________________
Plaintiff

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Type up the form and walk it into his office if he won't get it to you timely.




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