Notice of Appearance - Nevada

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

State of Nevada — District Court

1. COURT HEADER AND CASE CAPTION

                                                   DISTRICT COURT

[________________________________] JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
OF THE STATE OF NEVADA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [________________________________]

Case No.: [________________________________]
Dept. No.: [________________________________]

[________________________________],
     Plaintiff(s),

          v.                                       NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

[________________________________],
     Defendant(s).

2. JUDICIAL DISTRICT AND COUNTY IDENTIFICATION

Select the applicable judicial district:

☐ First Judicial District — Carson City, Storey County
☐ Second Judicial District — Washoe County (Reno)
☐ Third Judicial District — Churchill, Lyon County
☐ Fourth Judicial District — Elko County
☐ Fifth Judicial District — Esmeralda, Mineral, Nye County
☐ Sixth Judicial District — Humboldt, Lander, Pershing County
☐ Seventh Judicial District — Eureka, Lincoln, White Pine County
☐ Eighth Judicial District — Clark County (Las Vegas)
☐ Ninth Judicial District — Douglas County
☐ Tenth Judicial District — Churchill County (shares with Third)
☐ Eleventh Judicial District — Lander, Mineral, Pershing County (shares with Sixth)

Special Court Designations (Eighth Judicial District — Clark County):
☐ Business Court (EDCR 1.61)
☐ Complex Litigation
☐ Short Trial Program

Department Number: [________________________________]
Assigned Judge: [________________________________]

3. PARTY INFORMATION

Party Represented:

Name of Party: [________________________________]

Party Designation:
☐ Plaintiff
☐ Defendant
☐ Third-Party Plaintiff
☐ Third-Party Defendant
☐ Cross-Claimant
☐ Counter-Claimant
☐ Intervenor
☐ Petitioner
☐ Respondent
☐ Real Party in Interest
☐ Other: [________________________________]

4. ATTORNEY INFORMATION

Appearing Attorney:

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
Nevada State Bar Number: [________________________________]
Law Firm Name: [________________________________]
Street Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [________]
Mailing Address (if different): [________________________________]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Facsimile: [________________________________]
Primary Email: [________________________________]
E-Service Email: [________________________________]

Additional Attorneys on the Matter (if applicable):

Attorney Name: [________________________________]
Nevada Bar No.: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
Role: ☐ Lead Counsel ☐ Associate Counsel ☐ Of Counsel

5. APPEARANCE STATEMENT

COMES NOW [________________________________], Nevada State Bar No. [________________________________], of the law firm of [________________________________], and pursuant to NRCP 5 and 11, hereby enters an appearance as counsel of record for [________________________________] ("Client"), the [☐ Plaintiff / ☐ Defendant / ☐ Other: ________________] in the above-captioned action.

The undersigned respectfully requests that all pleadings, motions, notices, orders, and other papers required to be served in this action be directed to the undersigned at the contact information set forth herein.

6. TYPE OF APPEARANCE

☐ General Appearance — The undersigned enters a full and general appearance on behalf of the above-named party for all purposes in this action.

☐ Limited Appearance — The undersigned enters a limited appearance on behalf of the above-named party for the specific purposes set forth in Section 9 below.

☐ Special Appearance — The undersigned enters a special appearance pursuant to NRCP 12(b) solely for the purpose of contesting jurisdiction and/or challenging service of process. This special appearance is not a general appearance and does not confer jurisdiction over the party.

☐ Substitution of Counsel — The undersigned enters this appearance as substitute counsel, replacing [________________________________] (prior counsel, Nevada Bar No. [________________________________]). A separate Substitution of Attorney form is being filed simultaneously.

☐ Additional Counsel — The undersigned enters this appearance as additional counsel of record alongside existing counsel [________________________________].

7. CONSENT TO ELECTRONIC SERVICE AND FILING

Statewide Requirements (NEFCR):

The Nevada Electronic Filing and Conversion Rules (NEFCR) establish statewide minimum standards for electronic filing. The undersigned:

☐ Is registered for electronic filing and consents to electronic service through the court's Electronic Filing System (EFS). All electronic service shall be directed to:

Primary e-service email: [________________________________]
Secondary e-service email (optional): [________________________________]

☐ Is exempt from electronic filing requirements and will file paper documents.

Eighth Judicial District (Clark County) — EDCR 8.07:

☐ Electronic filing is mandatory for all civil and domestic case filings in the Eighth Judicial District Court.

☐ All documents are to be filed through the Odyssey File & Serve system.

☐ Document Codes identifying the documents being filed must be selected from the Clark County Clerk's approved list.

Second Judicial District (Washoe County):

☐ Electronic filing requirements apply per the Second Judicial District Court Rules.

☐ All filings are through the Washoe County e-filing system.

SERVICE LIMITATIONS (NEFCR): Electronic service through an EFS is limited to documents served under NRCP 5. A summons, complaint, petition, or other document that must be served with a summons under NRCP 4, or a subpoena, cannot be served through the EFS.

8. PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION (If Applicable)

☐ This section does not apply (attorney is an active member of the State Bar of Nevada in good standing).

☐ The undersigned seeks admission pro hac vice pursuant to SCR 42.1 and files the following:

Out-of-State Attorney Information:
Full Name: [________________________________]
Bar Admission(s): [________________________________] (State), Bar No. [________________________________]
Office Address: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
Telephone: [________________________________]

Associated Nevada Attorney (Required):
Name: [________________________________]
Nevada Bar No.: [________________________________]
Firm: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]

Pro Hac Vice Requirements under SCR 42.1:
☐ Application for Permission to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed
☐ Certificate of Good Standing from home jurisdiction attached
☐ Declaration of applicant attorney attached
☐ Nevada local counsel has entered an appearance and will actively participate
☐ Pro hac vice fee paid (verify current amount with the State Bar of Nevada)
☐ All jurisdictions of admission and any disciplinary history disclosed
☐ Applicant acknowledges subjection to the disciplinary authority of the State Bar of Nevada
☐ Applicant has not exceeded the maximum number of pro hac vice appearances permitted

Practice Note: Under SCR 42.1, the Nevada local counsel must be an active member of the State Bar of Nevada and must actively participate in the matter. Local counsel must sign all papers filed with the court and attend all court proceedings unless excused by the court. Pro hac vice admission is at the discretion of the court.

9. LIMITED SCOPE / SPECIAL APPEARANCE (If Applicable)

☐ This section does not apply (general appearance entered above).

A. Limited Scope Appearance

☐ The undersigned enters a limited appearance for the following specific purpose(s):

Scope of Limited Representation:
☐ Representation at specified hearing(s): [________________________________]
Date(s): [__/__/____]
☐ Representation for discovery matters only
☐ Representation for mediation, arbitration, or settlement conference
☐ Representation for trial proceedings only
☐ Representation for specific motion(s): [________________________________]
☐ Representation for short trial program proceedings only
☐ Other limited scope: [________________________________]

Anticipated Duration:
From: [__/__/____] Through: [__/__/____]
Or upon completion of: [________________________________]

Client Acknowledgment:
☐ The client has provided informed written consent to the limited scope of representation.

B. Special Appearance (NRCP 12(b))

☐ This appearance is made solely for the purpose of:
☐ Contesting personal jurisdiction (NRCP 12(b)(2))
☐ Challenging insufficiency of process (NRCP 12(b)(4))
☐ Challenging insufficiency of service of process (NRCP 12(b)(5))
☐ Other jurisdictional challenge: [________________________________]

IMPORTANT: A special appearance to contest jurisdiction does not constitute a general appearance. However, if the party or counsel takes any action beyond contesting jurisdiction, the special appearance may be deemed converted to a general appearance, waiving jurisdictional objections.

10. BUSINESS COURT DESIGNATION — EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (If Applicable)

☐ This case is assigned to the Business Court of the Eighth Judicial District Court pursuant to EDCR 1.61.

Business Court Judge: [________________________________]
Department: [________________________________]

Business Court Compliance (EDCR 1.61):
☐ All filings comply with the Business Court rules and procedures
☐ Electronic filing through Odyssey File & Serve is mandatory
☐ Case involves business/commercial dispute eligible for Business Court designation
☐ Discovery plan will be submitted in accordance with Business Court scheduling order

Types of Cases Eligible for Business Court: Disputes involving corporate governance, trade secrets, non-compete agreements, commercial real estate, partnership/LLC disputes, securities matters, and other complex commercial litigation as designated by the Chief Judge.

11. SIGNATURE BLOCK

Dated: [__/__/____]

[________________________________]
(Law Firm Name)


By: ___________________________________________
    [________________________________]
    Nevada State Bar No. [________________________________]
    [________________________________]
    [________________________________]
    [City], Nevada [________]
    Telephone: [________________________________]
    Facsimile: [________________________________]
    Email: [________________________________]

    Attorney for [________________________________]

12. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

Pursuant to NRCP 5(b), I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appearance upon all counsel of record and unrepresented parties by the following method(s):

___________________________________________
[________________________________]
Nevada State Bar No. [________________________________]

13. ELECTRONIC FILING INSTRUCTIONS

Statewide (NEFCR)

1. Register with the Electronic Filing System used by the applicable judicial district
2. Ensure your Nevada State Bar number is linked to your account
3. All documents must comply with NEFCR formatting and filing standards

Eighth Judicial District (Clark County) — Odyssey File & Serve

1. Navigate to the Odyssey File & Serve portal for Clark County
2. Log in or register for an account
3. Select "File Into Existing Case" and enter the case number
4. Select the correct Document Code from the Clark County Clerk's approved list
5. Upload the Notice of Appearance as a PDF
6. Attach any supporting documents
7. Select service recipients from the case party list
8. Review the filing envelope and submit
9. Retain the electronic confirmation receipt

Second Judicial District (Washoe County)

1. Access the Washoe County e-filing system
2. Follow the Second Judicial District Court's filing procedures
3. Ensure compliance with SJDCR requirements
4. Retain filing confirmation

Courtesy Copies

• Eighth Judicial District: Review Administrative Orders for courtesy copy requirements. Filings exceeding 10 pages may require courtesy copies to the assigned department.
• Second Judicial District: Check department-specific rules for courtesy copy policies.
• Deliver courtesy copies as directed by the assigned judge's chambers.

Filing Fees

• There is generally no separate filing fee for a Notice of Appearance
• Pro hac vice admission fees apply per SCR 42.1
• Electronic filing convenience fees may apply depending on the district
• Verify current fees with the applicable clerk's office

14. NEVADA PRACTITIONER NOTES

Court Structure

• Nevada's District Courts are organized into judicial districts; the Eighth Judicial District (Clark County) and Second Judicial District (Washoe County) handle the vast majority of civil cases
• The Justice Courts handle civil matters up to $15,000
• The Eighth Judicial District includes specialized departments: Business Court (EDCR 1.61), Complex Litigation, Short Trial Program, and Settlement Conference programs

Key Distinctions: Clark County vs. Washoe County

• Clark County (Eighth JD): Mandatory e-filing through Odyssey; EDCR governs procedures; Business Court available for commercial disputes; specific Document Codes required
• Washoe County (Second JD): E-filing through the Second JD's system; SJDCR supplements statewide rules; check for department-specific standing orders
• Rural Districts: May have different e-filing availability; confirm with the local clerk. Paper filing may still be accepted or required in some rural courts.

Withdrawal of Appearance

• Eighth Judicial District (EDCR 7.40): An attorney may not withdraw from a case without court approval. A Motion to Withdraw must be filed setting forth the reasons for withdrawal and the client's current contact information.
• Statewide (NRCP): Withdrawal requires compliance with applicable rules of professional conduct and court approval.
• Plan substitution filings in advance; coordinate with incoming counsel and the client.

Special vs. General Appearance

• Nevada recognizes the distinction between special and general appearances
• A special appearance may be made to contest personal jurisdiction or service without submitting to the court's jurisdiction
• Any substantive action beyond the jurisdictional challenge may convert a special appearance to a general appearance
• The special appearance must be clearly labeled and limited in scope

Business Court (Eighth JD — EDCR 1.61)

• Handles complex commercial disputes including corporate governance, trade secrets, and securities matters
• Mandatory e-filing through Odyssey
• Specific scheduling and discovery protocols apply
• Counsel should review EDCR 1.61 and any standing Business Court orders

Common Pitfalls

• Using incorrect Document Codes in Clark County e-filing
• Failing to register in the e-filing system before filing deadlines
• Not providing courtesy copies when required by the assigned department
• Confusing Clark County and Washoe County filing procedures and local rules
• Making a general appearance when intending a special appearance (waiving jurisdictional objections)
• Overlooking the NEFCR limitation that original process (summons/complaint) cannot be served through the EFS

This template is designed for use in Nevada state district courts. Federal court appearances in the District of Nevada require separate procedures under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and local federal rules. Always verify current rules, local court orders, and fees before filing.