"Substitute counsel" refers to a replacement lawyer or attorney. When the original lawyer representing someone can't continue for some reason, another lawyer is brought in to take their place and handle the case. Full definition
that the private substitute counsel Smith retained was presumptively ineffective based upon the amount of time he had to review Smith's case before proceeding with the trial. (law.stackexchange.com)
the private substitute counsel Smith retained was presumptively ineffective based upon the amount of time he had to review Smith's case before proceeding with the trial. (law.stackexchange.com)
An additional benefit of creating a law firm wiki when there is only one person is that I get to create the institutional memory from the ground up; I won't have to go back later and hurry to put everything together once I find myself in need of emergency substitute counsel or realize I have a new employee starting in 3 days. (lawyerist.com)