NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

(Montana District Court – Civil Action)

1. CAPTION

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MONTANA [__]TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [COUNTY_NAME]

Cause No. [CAUSE_NUMBER]

[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. Dept. No. [DEPARTMENT]

[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.

2. TITLE

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FOR [CLIENT_NAME]

3. APPEARANCE STATEMENT

COMES NOW [ATTORNEY_NAME], Montana Bar No. [BAR_NUMBER], of [LAW_FIRM_NAME], and pursuant to Mont. R. Civ. P. 5 and 11 hereby enters an appearance on behalf of [CLIENT_NAME], [party description]. All further pleadings, motions, orders, and notices should be served on the undersigned.

4. ATTORNEY INFORMATION

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

5. ELECTRONIC SERVICE

The undersigned [consents / does not consent] to electronic service through the Montana Courts Electronic Filing System (MCEF) pursuant to M. Sup. Ct. Ord. AF 11-0765. If consenting, please direct e-service to [E-SERVICE_EMAIL].

6. LIMITED APPEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

[// GUIDANCE: Describe any limitations consistent with Mont. R. Civ. P. 11(b)(5), including the event or motion covered and anticipated withdrawal procedure.]

7. SIGNATURE BLOCK

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Dated this [DATE] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].

[LAW_FIRM_NAME]

By: ________
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
Montana Bar No. [BAR_NUMBER]
Attorney for [CLIENT_NAME]

8. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on [SERVICE_DATE] a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appearance was served via [MCEF electronic service / U.S. Mail / Hand Delivery] upon the following in accordance with Mont. R. Civ. P. 5(b):

[ATTORNEY_NAME]

PRACTICE NOTES

• Some departments require courtesy copies for the judge; consult local standing orders.
• If substituting counsel, coordinate with the prior attorney and file a stipulation or motion in compliance with Mont. R. Civ. P. 11(b)(3).
• Retain MCEF proof of service receipts for contested service issues.