NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

(Maine Superior Court – Civil Docket)

1. CAPTION

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STATE OF MAINE
[CUMBERLAND] COUNTY
SUPERIOR COURT

Docket No. [DOCKET_NUMBER]

[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. )
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[DEFENDANT_NAME], )
Defendant. )

2. TITLE

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FOR [CLIENT_NAME]

3. APPEARANCE STATEMENT

Pursuant to M.R. Civ. P. 5 and 11, [ATTORNEY_NAME], Maine Bar No. [BAR_NUMBER], of [LAW_FIRM_NAME], enters an appearance on behalf of [CLIENT_NAME], [party description], in the above-captioned matter. All pleadings, motions, orders, and notices should be served on the undersigned at the addresses below.

4. ATTORNEY INFORMATION

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

5. ELECTRONIC SERVICE

The undersigned [consents / does not consent] to electronic service via eFileMAINE pursuant to MRECS Rule 45. If consenting, use [E-SERVICE_EMAIL] as the designated service contact.

6. LIMITED APPEARANCE (IF ANY)

[// GUIDANCE: Describe the scope of any limited appearance authorized by court order, including proceedings covered and termination process.]

7. SIGNATURE BLOCK

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Dated: [DATE]

Respectfully submitted,

[LAW_FIRM_NAME]

By: ______________________________________
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
Maine Bar No. [BAR_NUMBER]
Attorney for [CLIENT_NAME]

8. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on [SERVICE_DATE] I served the foregoing Notice of Appearance on the following by [eFileMAINE electronic service / First-Class Mail / Hand Delivery] in accordance with M.R. Civ. P. 5(b):

______________________________________
[ATTORNEY_NAME]

PRACTICE NOTES

• Some counties still operate in paper dockets; confirm whether eFileMAINE is active for the case type before relying on electronic service.
• For Business and Consumer Docket cases, include the BCD designation in the caption and follow BCD Administrative Order JB-05-01.
• Withdrawal of appearance requires court approval under M.R. Civ. P. 89(c); coordinate with client if future substitution anticipated.