Local Rule LR11: SIGNING OF PLEADINGS, MOTIONS AND OTHER PAPERS BY ATTORNEY IN CHARGE
S.D. Tex. — Civil rule
LR11. SIGNING OF PLEADINGS, MOTIONS AND OTHER PAPERS BY ATTORNEY IN CHARGE
LR11.1 Designation. On first appearance through counsel, each party shall designate an attorney-in charge. Signing the pleading effects designation.
LR11.2 Responsibility. The attorney-in-charge is responsible in that action for the party. That individual attorney shall attend all court proceedings or send a fully informed attorney with authority to bind the client.
LR11.3 Signing of Pleadings. Every document filed must be signed by, or by permission of, the attorney-in-charge.
11.3.A. Required Information. Under the signature shall appear:
(1) attorney's individual name,
(2) designation "attorney-in-charge,"
(3) State bar number,
(4) Southern District of Texas bar number,
(5) office address including zip code, and
(6) telephone and facsimile numbers with area codes.
11.3.B. Allowed Information. Names of firms and associate counsel may appear with the designation "of counsel."
LR11.4 Sanctions. A paper that does not conform to the local or federal rules or that is otherwise objectionable may be struck on the motion of a party or by the Court.