Motion: Remove as Lawyer of Record (ON)

This practice note discusses a motion to be removed as lawyer of record for the client. Situations may arise in the context of the lawyer-client relationship that compromise the relationship, leaving the lawyer with no alternative but to proceed with a motion to be removed as the lawyer of record for the client pursuant to r. 15.04 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194 ("Rules"). This practice note covers such topics as the circumstances that give rise to such a motion, the legal standard to be met, practice tips on when to proceed with this type of motion and related motion practice.