NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

(Michigan Circuit Court – Civil Division)

1. CAPTION

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STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF [COUNTY_NAME]

[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. Case No. [CASE_NUMBER]
Hon. [JUDGE_NAME]
[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.

2. TITLE

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FOR [CLIENT_NAME]

3. APPEARANCE STATEMENT

Pursuant to MCR 2.117(B), [ATTORNEY_NAME] (P[BAR_NUMBER]) of [LAW_FIRM_NAME] hereby enters an appearance on behalf of [CLIENT_NAME], [party description]. All further pleadings, motions, notices, and orders should be served on the undersigned in accordance with MCR 2.107.

4. ATTORNEY INFORMATION

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[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
[STREET_ADDRESS]
[City], Michigan [ZIP]
Telephone: [PHONE]
Facsimile: [FAX]
Primary Email: [PRIMARY_EMAIL]
Secondary Email: [SECONDARY_EMAIL]

5. ELECTRONIC SERVICE

Counsel [accepts / does not accept] electronic service via MiFILE pursuant to MCR 1.109(G). If accepted, electronic service should be directed to [E-SERVICE_EMAIL].

6. LIMITED APPEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

[// GUIDANCE: If representation is limited, describe the scope and anticipated conclusion, complying with MCR 2.117(C)(2).]

7. SIGNATURE BLOCK

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Dated: [DATE]

Respectfully submitted,

[LAW_FIRM_NAME]

By: ________
[ATTORNEY_NAME] (P[BAR_NUMBER])
Attorney for [CLIENT_NAME]

8. PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that on [SERVICE_DATE], I served the foregoing Notice of Appearance on the parties or their counsel by [MiFILE electronic service / Email / U.S. Mail] as permitted by MCR 2.107(C):

[ATTORNEY_NAME]

PRACTICE NOTES

• Some Michigan courts require an Appearance and Jury Demand fee; confirm with the clerk and pay via MiFILE when applicable.
• Maintain MiFILE service confirmations or USPS receipts for disputed service issues.
• Withdrawal requires compliance with MCR 2.117(C)(2); obtain court permission if necessary.