Section 16-19-79 - Notice to opposing counsel and clients involved in litigation of disbarment orsuspension--Leave of court or agency to withdraw.
16-19-79. Notice to opposing counsel and clients involved in litigation of disbarment or suspension--Leave of court or agency to withdraw. A disbarred or suspended attorney shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, each of his clients who is involved in pending litigation or administrative proceedings, and the attorney or attorneys for each adverse party in such matters or proceedings, of his disbarment or suspension and consequent inability to act as an attorney after the effective date of his disbarment or suspension. The notice to be given to the client shall advise the client of the desirability of the prompt substitution of another attorney or attorneys of the client's own choice in his place.
In the event the client does not obtain substitute counsel before the effective date of the disbarment or suspension, it shall be the responsibility of the disbarred or suspended attorney to move in the court or agency in which the proceeding is pending for leave to withdraw.
The notice to be given to the attorney or attorneys for an adverse party shall state the place of residence of the client of the disbarred or suspended attorney.
Source: Sup. Ct. Disc. Rules Aug. 28, 1974, § 8 (b); SDCL Supp, 16-19 Appx.; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XIII (b).