Local Rule Rule 11: SIGNATURES REQUIRED ON PLEADINGS, MOTIONS, AND OTHER PAPERS

Rule 11. SIGNATURES REQUIRED ON PLEADINGS, MOTIONS, AND OTHER PAPERS

(a) Consistent with FED. R. CIV. P. 11, the filing of a signed pleading, motion, or other document by any counsel is deemed to signify approval by all co-counsel. All filed, signed documents must contain counsel's name, address, telephone number, fax number, e-mail address, and counsel's bar membership identification number. All documents filed and signed by a party not represented by an attorney must contain the party's name, address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address. Every attorney and every litigant proceeding without legal counsel has a continuing obligation to notify the clerk of court of address changes.

(b) Sanctions—Unreasonable Delays. Any delay or continuance occasioned by a party's failure to abide by these rules may result in the imposition of appropriate sanctions, including assessment of costs and attorneys' fees. In this regard, counsel must immediately notify the appropriate judge if a pending motion is resolved by the parties or if the civil action is settled.