NOTICE OF APPEARANCE
(Connecticut Superior Court – Civil Division)
1. CAPTION
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DOCKET NO.: [DOCKET_NUMBER]
SUPERIOR COURT
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF [JUDICIAL_DISTRICT]
AT [CITY]
[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,
v. : CIVIL ACTION
:
[DEFENDANT_NAME], :
Defendant. : [RETURN_DATE]
2. APPEARANCE TITLE
APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FOR [CLIENT_NAME]
3. ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Pursuant to Practice Book §§ 3-3 and 3-8, [ATTORNEY_NAME], juris number [JURIS_NUMBER], of [LAW_FIRM_NAME], hereby appears for [CLIENT_NAME], [party description], in the above-captioned matter. All pleadings, motions, orders, and notices should be directed to the undersigned at the address and email listed below. Electronic service via the Judicial Branch E-Services portal is [ACCEPTED/DECLINED] consistent with Practice Book § 10-13.
4. ATTORNEY INFORMATION
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[ATTORNEY_NAME] (Juris No. [JURIS_NUMBER])
[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
[STREET_ADDRESS]
[City], Connecticut [ZIP]
Telephone: [PHONE]
Facsimile: [FAX]
Email: [EMAIL]
5. LIMITED APPEARANCE OR ADDITIONAL NOTES
[// GUIDANCE: If appearing for a limited purpose under Practice Book § 3-8(b), describe the scope (e.g., “limited appearance for the motion to dismiss hearing on [DATE]”). Indicate compliance with § 3-8(c) for termination of limited appearance.]
6. SIGNATURE
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Dated at [CITY], Connecticut this [DATE] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
Attorney for [CLIENT_NAME]
7. CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the foregoing was or will immediately be mailed or delivered electronically in accordance with Practice Book § 10-13 to all counsel and self-represented parties of record on [SERVICE_DATE]:
| Name | Address/Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [RECIPIENT_1] | [CONTACT_INFORMATION] | [E-SERVICE/MAIL/HAND] |
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
PRACTICE NOTES
- When filing electronically, upload the JD-CL-12 Appearance form if the clerk requires the standardized form in addition to this pleading.
- Confirm whether a Business & Industry Section docket requires courtesy copies to the presiding judge pursuant to Standing Order JD-CV-15.
- Withdrawal of appearance requires compliance with Practice Book § 3-10; plan accordingly if anticipating future substitution.