NOTICE OF APPEARANCE
(Florida Circuit Court – Civil Division)
1. CAPTION
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE [JUDICIAL_CIRCUIT] JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR [COUNTY_NAME] COUNTY, FLORIDA
[CIVIL / COMPLEX / OTHER] DIVISION
[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,
v. Case No.: [CASE_NUMBER]
Judge: [JUDGE_NAME]
[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.
2. TITLE
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FOR [CLIENT_NAME]
3. APPEARANCE STATEMENT
Pursuant to Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.516 and Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.080, [ATTORNEY_NAME] (Florida Bar No. [BAR_NUMBER]) of [LAW_FIRM_NAME] hereby enters an appearance on behalf of [CLIENT_NAME], [party description], in the above-styled cause. The undersigned requests that all pleadings, motions, orders, and correspondence be served on the addresses listed below.
4. COUNSEL CONTACT INFORMATION
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Primary E-Mail: [PRIMARY_EMAIL]
Secondary E-Mail: [SECONDARY_EMAIL]
Address: [STREET_ADDRESS]
[CITY], Florida [ZIP]
Telephone: [PHONE]
Facsimile: [FAX]
5. ELECTRONIC SERVICE
The undersigned designates the above email addresses for e-service pursuant to Rule 2.516(b)(1). Service via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is accepted.
6. LIMITED SCOPE OR SPECIAL APPEARANCE
[// GUIDANCE: If appearing for limited purpose (e.g., motion hearing) specify the scope and anticipated termination consistent with Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.505 and applicable division rules.]
7. SIGNATURE BLOCK
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Respectfully submitted this [DATE] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].
[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
By: ________
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
Florida Bar No. [BAR_NUMBER]
Counsel for [CLIENT_NAME]
8. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was filed via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal on [SERVICE_DATE], which will furnish copies to all counsel of record, and that any parties not registered for e-service were served via [METHOD] in accordance with Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516:
| Name | Address/Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [RECIPIENT_1] | [CONTACT_INFORMATION] | [E-SERVICE/MAIL/HAND] |
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
PRACTICE NOTES
- Confirm compliance with local administrative orders (e.g., Ninth Judicial Circuit AO 2019-07) requiring courtesy copies for complex matters.
- For substituted counsel, file a Notice of Substitution pursuant to Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.505(e) in addition to this notice.
- Maintain e-service confirmation emails or portal receipts for proof of service disputes.