Local Rule LR 11.1: Counsel Identification

LR 11.1 Counsel Identification. Every pleading, motion, or other paper presented for filing shall, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, be signed by at least one attorney of record in the attorney's individual name, and shall contain counsel's name, complete address (including post office box or drawer number and street address), telephone number, and State Bar Number. Each attorney and pro se litigant has a continuing obligation to apprise the Court of any address change. Lead counsel shall be identified on the complaint and the responsive pleading of each party, and the Clerk shall be advised of any change in lead counsel. In the absence of such designation, the first name appearing on the pleading shall be deemed lead counsel.