Local Rule 9010-1: Attorneys - Notice of Appearance

Rule 9010-1 Attorneys - Notice of Appearance

(A) Admission of Attorneys. The bar of this Court consists of those attorneys admitted to practice and in current good standing as members of the bar of the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming.

(B) Appearance by Corporations, Partnerships, and Other Entities. This rule does not prohibit a corporation from appearing without an attorney to file a claim, vote to elect a trustee, serve on an approved committee, or file an acceptance/rejection of a proposed plan. In all other cases a corporation, partnership, or entity other than an individual may appear and participate only through an attorney authorized to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming.

(C) Appearance Pro Hac Vice. USDCLR 83.12.2(b) and (c) apply to all attorneys who appear in adversary proceedings or contested matters before this Court, unless otherwise excused from compliance. Counsel not admitted to practice before this Court may file motions without admission pro hac vice, but if any relief sought becomes a contested matter as defined by Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9014 or is an adversary proceeding, USDCLR 83.12.2(b) applies. The United States District Court's General Order Regarding Non-Appropriated Fund Administration applies to all motions to appear pro hac vice filed in adversary proceedings.

(D) Attorney's Appearance. Attorneys who file an entry of appearance will be placed on the creditors' mailing list for the case as a party in interest. An appearance entitles counsel to receive copies of notices, orders and other documents to which parties in interest are entitled under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002.

(E) Withdrawal of Appearance. An attorney who has appeared in a case will be authorized to withdraw only on motion and notice to the attorney's client and for good cause shown. The motion shall state the specific reasons for withdrawal, unless that would violate Wyoming's Rules of Professional Conduct. The notice to the attorney's client must include an admonition that the client is personally responsible for complying with all court orders, the time limitations established by the Court and the applicable rules, and a statement of any pending or impending matters. The attorney shall serve the notice and motion on the attorney's client and file a certificate evidencing service. Absent written consent of the client, the Court will hold a hearing on the motion at which the movant and the client must appear.

(F) Substitution of Counsel. Alternatively, an attorney seeking withdrawal may be relieved of his duties to the court, the client and opposing counsel upon the filing of an entry of appearance by a substitute attorney.