Washington Revised Code Title 2. Courts of Record § 2.44.060. Death or removal of attorney--Proceedings

When an attorney dies, or is removed, or suspended, or ceases to act as such, a party to an action for whom he or she was acting as attorney, must, at least twenty days before any further proceedings against him or her, be required by the adverse party, by written notice, to appoint another attorney, or to appear in person.