NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

(Maryland Circuit Court – Civil Case)

1. CAPTION

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR [COUNTY_NAME] COUNTY, MARYLAND

[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. Case No. [CASE_NUMBER]

[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.

2. TITLE

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FOR [CLIENT_NAME]

3. APPEARANCE STATEMENT

Pursuant to Maryland Rule 1-321, [ATTORNEY_NAME] (Maryland Attorney ID [BAR_NUMBER]) of [LAW_FIRM_NAME] enters an appearance on behalf of [CLIENT_NAME], [party description], and requests that all future pleadings, papers, notices, and orders be served upon the undersigned.

4. ATTORNEY INFORMATION

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[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
[STREET_ADDRESS]
[City], Maryland [ZIP]
Telephone: [PHONE]
Facsimile: [FAX]
Email: [EMAIL]

5. ELECTRONIC SERVICE

Electronic service via MDEC is [ACCEPTED/DECLINED]. If accepted, use [E-SERVICE_EMAIL] for service in accordance with Title 20 of the Maryland Rules.

6. LIMITED APPEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

[// GUIDANCE: State the scope of any limited appearance consistent with Maryland Rule 1-214(b), including the event or issue covered and the intended termination process.]

7. SIGNATURE BLOCK

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Date: [DATE]

Respectfully submitted,

[LAW_FIRM_NAME]

By: ________
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
Maryland Attorney ID [BAR_NUMBER]
Attorney for [CLIENT_NAME]

8. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on [SERVICE_DATE] a copy of the foregoing Notice of Appearance was served upon the following via [MDEC electronic service / First-Class Mail / Hand Delivery] in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321:

[ATTORNEY_NAME]

PRACTICE NOTES

• MDEC courts require service through the system except for self-represented parties; confirm the case is in MDEC or paper jurisdiction.
• Check local administrative orders for courtesy copy requirements, particularly in Baltimore City and Montgomery County.
• Withdrawal of appearance requires compliance with Maryland Rule 2-132; plan accordingly if substitution is expected.