Local Rule 9010-1: ATTORNEYS – NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

RULE 9010-1 ATTORNEYS – NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

(a) Attorney of Record. An attorney, or a party not represented by an attorney for the debtor, for a creditor or for another party, who signs and files a petition, pleading or paper, is deemed to have made an appearance in the matter. If an attorney's appearance has not been established previously by the filing of papers in the case or proceeding, the attorney must file a notice of appearance promptly upon undertaking the representation of any party or witness. An attorney of record is responsible in all matters respecting the case or proceeding before and after a judgment, until the closing of the case, until the time for appeal from a judgment or order has expired or a judgment or order has become final after appeal, or until there has been an order permitting withdrawal by or substitution of the attorney in the case or proceeding.

(b) Notification of Change in Address or Telephone Number. In all cases and proceedings, attorneys and parties appearing without an attorney must notify the clerk's office of any change in address or telephone number.

(c) Appearance by Attorney. A party who has appeared by an attorney, may not appear or act thereafter in the party's own behalf in the action or take any steps therein, unless an order of withdrawal or substitution is entered by the court after notice to the party's attorney and to parties in interest. However, notwithstanding that a party has appeared or is represented by an attorney, at its discretion, the court may hear a party in open court. An attorney who has appeared of record for any party must: (1) represent the party in the action; (2) be recognized by the court and by all parties to the action as having control of the client's case; and (3) sign all papers that are to be signed on behalf of the client.