NOTICE OF APPEARANCE
(Indiana Circuit/Superior Court – Civil)
1. CAPTION
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IN THE [CIRCUIT/SUPERIOR] COURT OF [COUNTY_NAME] COUNTY
STATE OF INDIANA
[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,
v. Cause No. [CAUSE_NUMBER]
[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.
2. TITLE
APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FOR [CLIENT_NAME]
3. ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 3.1, [ATTORNEY_NAME], Attorney No. [ATTORNEY_NUMBER], of [LAW_FIRM_NAME], hereby enters an appearance on behalf of [CLIENT_NAME], [party description]. All further pleadings, motions, orders, and notices should be served upon the undersigned in accordance with Trial Rule 5.
4. ATTORNEY INFORMATION
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[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
[STREET_ADDRESS]
[City], Indiana [ZIP]
Telephone: [PHONE]
Facsimile: [FAX]
Email: [EMAIL]
5. ELECTRONIC SERVICE
The undersigned [CONSENTS / DOES NOT CONSENT] to electronic service via the Indiana E-Filing System (IEFS) pursuant to Trial Rule 86(G). If consenting, use [E-SERVICE_EMAIL] as the designated service contact.
6. LIMITED APPEARANCE OR PROCEEDING TYPE
[// GUIDANCE: If this is a limited appearance permitted under Trial Rule 3.1(H) (e.g., small claims, protective order), specify the scope and any anticipated withdrawal steps.]
7. CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY TRIAL RULE 3.1(E)
[// GUIDANCE: Insert any additional disclosures required by local rules (e.g., Marion County tort case coversheet acknowledgment).]
8. SIGNATURE BLOCK
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Dated: [DATE]
Respectfully submitted,
[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
By: ________
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
Attorney No. [ATTORNEY_NUMBER]
Attorney for [CLIENT_NAME]
9. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on [SERVICE_DATE], the foregoing was served upon the following via [IEFS electronic service / U.S. Mail / Hand Delivery] in accordance with Trial Rule 5(B):
| Name | Address/Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [RECIPIENT_1] | [CONTACT_INFORMATION] | [METHOD] |
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
PRACTICE NOTES
- Many Indiana counties require the filing of the statewide Appearance Form (CC-11.1). Attach or incorporate that form if mandated.
- If the case is subject to the Commercial Court docket, include the Commercial Court designation per Trial Rule 16.1.
- Withdrawal requires court approval; coordinate with prior counsel to file a Motion to Withdraw under Trial Rule 3.1(E).