NOTICE OF APPEARANCE
(Georgia Superior/State Court Civil Action)
1. CAPTION
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IN THE [SUPERIOR/STATE] COURT OF [COUNTY_NAME] COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,
v. Civil Action File No. [CASE_NUMBER]
[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.
2. TITLE
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FOR [CLIENT_NAME]
3. ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
COMES NOW [ATTORNEY_NAME], State Bar of Georgia No. [BAR_NUMBER], of [LAW_FIRM_NAME], and pursuant to Uniform Superior Court Rule 4.2 hereby enters an appearance on behalf of [CLIENT_NAME], [party description], in the above-styled matter. Please serve all pleadings, motions, orders, and notices on the undersigned at the contact information below.
4. CONTACT INFORMATION
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[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
[STREET_ADDRESS]
[City], Georgia [ZIP]
Telephone: [PHONE]
Facsimile: [FAX]
Email: [EMAIL]
5. ELECTRONIC SERVICE
The undersigned [CONSENTS / DOES NOT CONSENT] to electronic service through [PeachCourt / Odyssey / other system] pursuant to Uniform Superior Court Rule 4.4. If consenting, electronic notices should be directed to [E-SERVICE_EMAIL].
6. LIMITED OR SPECIAL APPEARANCE
[// GUIDANCE: If appearing specially (e.g., to contest jurisdiction) or for a limited proceeding, describe the limitation and note compliance with Uniform Superior Court Rule 4.3.]
7. SIGNATURE BLOCK
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Respectfully submitted this [DATE] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].
[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
By: ________
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
Georgia Bar No. [BAR_NUMBER]
Attorney for [CLIENT_NAME]
8. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have this day served the foregoing Notice of Appearance upon all counsel of record by [PeachCourt electronic service / e-mail / U.S. Mail / hand delivery] in accordance with Uniform Superior Court Rule 6.1 on [SERVICE_DATE]:
| Name | Address/Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [RECIPIENT_1] | [CONTACT_INFORMATION] | [METHOD] |
This [SERVICE_DATE] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
PRACTICE NOTES
- Some counties require a separate Entry of Appearance form; confirm with the clerk (e.g., Cobb County “Form SC-1”).
- If substituting counsel, file a Consent to Withdraw and Order under Uniform Superior Court Rule 4.3 alongside this notice.
- Maintain copies of PeachCourt service confirmations for proof-of-service challenges.