Local Rule RULE 9011-1: Duties of Attorneys

RULE 9011-1 Duties of Attorneys A. Signing of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers. Every pleading, motion, or other paper prepared by an attorney for filing must, in accordance with the Bankruptcy Rules, be signed personally by counsel in his/her individual name. In addition, counsel's name, mailing and street addresses, telephone number, and attorney identification number must be typed or printed under the signature. If the attorney is admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court of Louisiana, the attorney identification number is the same as the number assigned by the Supreme Court of Louisiana. Otherwise, the attorney should list the identification number of the state where the attorney is admitted to practice. Documents filed by a party not represented by counsel must be signed by the party. The party's name, mailing and street addresses, and telephone number must be typed or clearly printed. Each attorney and pro se litigant has a continuing obligation to apprise the court of any change of address or telephone number until the case is closed.

B. Signature on Documents; Retention of Original Documents 1. Documents requiring the signature of the debtor(s), such as petitions, lists, schedules, statements, etc., must be filed electronically and must indicate a signature (e.g., "/s/ John Doe"). Amendments, pleadings, affidavits, and other documents that contain original signatures or that require verification under FRBP 1008 or an unsworn declaration as provided in 28 U.S.C. § 1746 must be filed electronically and must indicate a signature (e.g., "/s/ John Doe").

2. The original signed document must be retained by the attorney of record or the party originating the document for a period of not less than five (5) years after the case is closed. Upon request, the original document must be provided to other parties or the court for review.

3. Use of an attorney's electronic filing login and password constitutes:

a. The attorney's acknowledgment and agreement that the attorney's electronic signature on any document filed through the use of the attorney's electronic password is the original signature of the attorney to whom the password was issued for all purposes under FRBP 9011 and other applicable law; and b. The attorney's agreement to be subject to all requirements in the Application for Attorney Password for Electronic Case Filing System and these Local Rules.

C. Rules of Conduct. The Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct, except as otherwise provided by a specific rule or General Order, are incorporated and adopted. All counsel appearing before the Court are expected to be familiar with the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct and abide by their terms.

See Local Rule 1008-1.