Local Rule Rule 5.1: Appearances
E.D. Pa. — Civil rule
Rule 5.1 Appearances
(a) The filing of a pleading, motion, or stipulation shall be deemed an entry of appearance. Other appearances of counsel shall be by notice filed with the Clerk.
(b) Any party who appears pro se shall file with the party's appearance or with the party's initial pleading, a physical address and an email address when available where notices and papers can be served. The party shall notify the Clerk within fourteen (14) days of any change of address.
An attorney's appearance may not be withdrawn except by leave of court, unless another attorney admitted to practice in this court shall at the same time enter an appearance for the same party, or another attorney admitted to practice in this court had previously entered an appearance for the same party and continues to represent that party in the matter.
(c) The Clerk shall send to all pro se litigants the Notice of Guidelines for Representing Yourself in Civil Cases.