When an attorney dies, or is removed, or suspended, or ceases to act as such, a party to an action for whom he or she was acting as attorney, must, at least twenty days before any further proceedings against him or her, be required by the adverse party, by written notice, to appoint another attorney, or to appear in person.
RCW 2.44.060
Death or removal of attorney—Proceedings.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 52 Wash. 2d 273 - Skaare v. Skaare (1958)
Most recently applied in 52 Wash. 2d 273 - Skaare v. Skaare (May 1958)
2011 c 336 s 62; Code 1881 s 3285; 1863 p 405 s 11; RRS s 135.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.