NOTICE OF APPEARANCE
(Rhode Island Superior Court – Civil Action)
1. CAPTION
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
PROVIDENCE, SC. [OR OTHER COUNTY]
SUPERIOR COURT
C.A. No. [DOCKET_NUMBER]
[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,
v. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE
[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.
2. APPEARANCE STATEMENT
Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Rhode Island Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure, [ATTORNEY_NAME], Esquire (RI Bar No. [BAR_NUMBER]) of [LAW_FIRM_NAME], hereby enters an appearance on behalf of [CLIENT_NAME], [party description]. Please serve all pleadings, motions, orders, and notices on the undersigned.
3. CONTACT INFORMATION
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[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
[STREET_ADDRESS]
[City], Rhode Island [ZIP]
Telephone: [PHONE]
Facsimile: [FAX]
Email: [EMAIL]
4. ELECTRONIC SERVICE
Electronic service via File & Serve Rhode Island is [ACCEPTED/DECLINED] in accordance with Article VI of the Superior Court Rules of Practice. If accepted, electronic service should be directed to [E-SERVICE_EMAIL].
5. LIMITED APPEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)
[// GUIDANCE: Describe any limited representation and reference Superior Court Administrative Order 2014-6 if applicable.]
6. SIGNATURE BLOCK
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Dated: [DATE]
Respectfully submitted,
[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
By: ________
[ATTORNEY_NAME], Esquire
RI Bar No. [BAR_NUMBER]
Attorney for [CLIENT_NAME]
7. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on [SERVICE_DATE] a copy of the foregoing Notice of Appearance was served on the following via [File & Serve Rhode Island / Email / First-Class Mail] pursuant to Rule 5:
| Name | Address/Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [RECIPIENT_1] | [CONTACT_INFORMATION] | [METHOD] |
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
PRACTICE NOTES
- Providence Business Calendar cases may require additional notices; review Administrative Order 2021-01.
- Maintain File & Serve confirmation receipts as proof of service.
- Withdrawal requires motion practice under Superior Court Rule 1.10 and may need client consent; plan accordingly.