Bringing a motion for removal as lawyer of record can be a sensitive time for the client. (slaw.ca)
Under Rule 15.04 (8), a client who is not a corporation shall, within 30 days after being served with the order removing the lawyer from the record, appoint a new lawyer of record by serving a notice under subrule 15.03 (2); or serve a notice of intention to act in person under subrule 15.03 (3). (slaw.ca)
The corporate client shall, within 30 days after being served with the order removing the lawyer from the record, appoint a new lawyer of record by serving a notice under subrule 15.03 (2); or obtain and serve an order under subrule 15.01 (2) granting it leave to be represented by a person other than a lawyer. (slaw.ca)