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[Attorney Name or Party Name]
[Law Firm Name, if applicable]
[Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

IN THE [NAME OF COURT]
FOR [COUNTY / DISTRICT / JURISDICTION]

[Plaintiff / Petitioner Name],
Plaintiff / Petitioner,

v.
[Defendant / Respondent Name],
Defendant / Respondent.

Case No.: [Case Number]


1. Notice of Appearance

Please take notice that [Attorney Full Name / Party Full Name] hereby appears in this action on behalf of [Name of Represented Party].

All future pleadings, notices, filings, and other communications in this matter should be served upon the undersigned at the contact information listed below, unless otherwise directed by the court.


2. Represented Party

Name of Represented Party: [Full Name]
Role in Case: [Plaintiff / Defendant / Petitioner / Respondent / Other]

If applicable, the undersigned appears as:

☐ attorney for the above-named party
☐ self-represented party
☐ other: [Describe]


3. Contact Information for Service

Service Name: [Attorney Name or Party Name]
Mailing Address: [Address]
City, State, ZIP Code: [City, State, ZIP Code]
Phone Number: [Phone Number]
Email Address: [Email Address]

Preferred method of service, if permitted:

☐ email
☐ mail
☐ electronic filing system
☐ other: [Specify]


4. Scope of Appearance

This appearance is made for:

☐ all purposes in this case
☐ limited purposes only, as follows: [Describe]
☐ until further notice or substitution approved by the court

Additional notes, if any:

[Insert any limitation or clarification]


5. Request for Notice

The undersigned requests that the clerk of court and all parties provide copies of all future notices, motions, pleadings, orders, and other case-related documents to the undersigned in accordance with the applicable rules.


6. Signature

Dated: [Date]

Signature: __________________________
Name: [Attorney Full Name / Party Full Name]
Title: [Attorney for Party / Self-Represented Party / Other]
Bar Number: [Bar Number, if applicable]
Law Firm: [Law Firm Name, if applicable]


7. Certificate of Service

I certify that on [Date], I served a copy of this Notice of Appearance on the following person(s) or party(ies):

[Name] – [Address / Email]
[Name] – [Address / Email]

Method of Service:

☐ mail
☐ email
☐ hand delivery
☐ electronic filing system
☐ other: [Specify]

Signature: __________________________
Name: [Attorney Full Name / Party Full Name]
Date: [Date]

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What is a notice of appearance?

A notice of appearance is a written court filing that tells the court and the other parties that an attorney or self-represented party is formally appearing in a case. It identifies who is appearing, whom they represent, and where future notices, filings, and communications should be sent.


Why do you need a notice of appearance?

You need a notice of appearance to create a clear record that a party now has representation or is appearing in the matter. It helps the court and other parties know who should receive case documents, hearing notices, and other communications going forward.


When should you use a notice of appearance?

Use a notice of appearance when an attorney begins representing a party in a case or when a party needs to formally appear in the action. It is commonly used at the start of representation, after substitution of counsel, or when participation in the case must be officially recorded.


How to write a notice of appearance?

Start with the court caption, case number, and names of the parties. Then identify the person entering the appearance, state whom they represent, and provide the mailing address, phone number, and email for service. Finish with the date, signature block, and certificate of service if required by the court.


Can AI Lawyer help if counsel, staff, and clients all need to review?

AI Lawyer can help by organizing the notice into clear sections so each reviewer can find the key details quickly. It can also add reference fields, service details, and signature placeholders that make revisions easier to track. A consistent structure helps reduce repeated edits and lowers the chance of missing filing or contact information before submission.

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