Legal Attorney Appearance Form

LEGAL ATTORNEY APPEARANCE FORM

Court:   Case No.:   Case Title:

Attorney Name:   State Bar No.:   Firm/Office:

Attorney Office Address:

Client Name:   Client Address:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client Name: has retained Attorney Name: to represent Client in the above-captioned matter; and

WHEREAS, Attorney affirms that Attorney is duly authorized to practice law and is in good standing in the jurisdictions indicated in Section 3 below and that no conflict of interest exists that would prevent Attorney from accepting this engagement unless disclosed in writing; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms under which Attorney will appear and act on behalf of Client;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. APPEARANCE AND AUTHORITY

Attorney is authorized and hereby enters an appearance as counsel of record for Client in the above-captioned matter. Attorney is authorized to take all actions reasonably necessary to represent Client, including but not limited to filing pleadings, making court appearances, negotiating agreements, and receiving service of papers related to this matter.

2. SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION

The scope of representation shall be limited to the claims and defenses identified in the pleadings and any matters reasonably related to the prosecution or defense of those claims. Services do not include appeals, collateral proceedings, or separate matters unless expressly agreed in writing. Attorney will exercise professional judgment in the conduct of the representation.

3. ADMISSION, BAR STATUS, AND CONFLICTS

Attorney certifies the following (check all that apply):

  Admitted to practice in the court identified above under current bar status.       Application for pro hac vice admission to be filed where required.

Attorney shall promptly disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest. If a conflict arises that materially impairs Attorney's ability to represent Client, Attorney will withdraw in accordance with applicable rules of professional conduct.

4. FEES, COSTS, AND BILLING

Client agrees to pay Attorney's fees and costs under the terms of the separate fee agreement executed between the parties. If no separate fee agreement is provided, Attorney will bill at customary hourly rates and will provide periodic statements of fees and costs. Client shall be responsible for court costs, filing fees, expert fees, and other third-party costs advanced by Attorney.

5. NOTICES AND SERVICE ADDRESSES

All notices, pleadings, correspondence, and invoices shall be sent to the addresses below unless a party provides written notice of a different address.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVILEGE

All communications between Attorney and Client are privileged and confidential to the fullest extent permitted by law. Attorney will take reasonable measures to preserve confidentiality; however, Client acknowledges that certain disclosures may be required by law or court order.

7. WITHDRAWAL AND TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this engagement upon written notice to the other. Attorney may withdraw if withdrawal is permitted under applicable rules of professional conduct, including nonpayment of fees or a conflict of interest. Termination does not relieve Client of liability for fees and costs incurred prior to termination.

8. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE

This Appearance Form and any disputes arising out of it shall be governed by the substantive law of the jurisdiction of the court in which this matter is pending, without regard to conflict of law principles. Venue shall lie in the appropriate tribunal for that jurisdiction.

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS; SEVERABILITY; WAIVER

This document, together with any separate fee agreement, constitutes the entire agreement between Client and Attorney concerning the matters set forth herein. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Failure to enforce a provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

10. COUNTERPARTS

This Appearance Form may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Signatures transmitted electronically shall be treated as original signatures for all purposes to the fullest extent permitted by law.

CERTIFICATION

By signing below, Attorney certifies that the statements made herein are true and correct to the best of Attorney's knowledge and that Attorney will comply with all applicable professional conduct rules. Client acknowledges retention of Attorney on the terms stated herein and authorizes Attorney to appear on Client's behalf.

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