When the sole attorney of a party to any action or proceeding in any court of record dies, becomes mentally incapacitated, or is removed or suspended, the party for whom the attorney appears shall appoint another attorney within ten days after the disability arises, and give immediate written notice of the substitution to the adverse party. If the party fails to make substitution within such time, the adverse party, at least 20 days before taking further proceedings against the party, shall give the party written notice to appoint another attorney. When, for any reason, the attorney for a party ceases to act, and the party has no known residence within the state, such notice may be served upon the court administrator. In case such party fails either to comply with the notice or appear in person within 30 days, the party shall not be entitled to notice of subsequent proceedings in the case.
(5694) RL s 2287; 1986 c 444; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82; 1990 c 426 art 1 s 51; 2013 c 59 art 3 s 8
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary
Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law
Section 481.01 — Board Of Law Examiners; Examinations; Alternative Dispute Fees.
Section 481.02 — Unauthorized Practice Of Law.
Section 481.03 — Attorneys Shall Not Employ Solicitors.
Section 481.04 — Soliciting Of Business By Persons Other Than Attorneys; Prohibition.
Section 481.05 — Violations; Penalties.
Section 481.06 — General Duties.
Section 481.07 — Penalties For Deceit Or Collusion.
Section 481.071 — Misconduct By Attorneys.
Section 481.09 — Proof Of Authority.
Section 481.10 — Consultation With Persons Restrained.
Section 481.11 — Change Of Attorney.
Section 481.12 — Disability; Substitution.
Section 481.13 — Lien For Attorneys' Fees.
Section 481.14 — Refusal To Surrender Property To Clients.
Section 481.15 — Removal Or Suspension.
Section 481.16 — Certain Attorneys Not To Defend Certain Prosecutions; Penalty.
Section 481.17 — County, City, And School District Attorneys.
Section 481.20 — Client Security Account.