NOTICE OF APPEARANCE
(Tennessee [Circuit/Chancery] Court – Civil Action)
1. CAPTION
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IN THE [CIRCUIT/CHANCERY] COURT FOR [COUNTY_NAME] COUNTY, TENNESSEE
No. [DOCKET_NUMBER]
[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,
v. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE
[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.
2. APPEARANCE STATEMENT
Comes now [ATTORNEY_NAME], Tennessee BPR No. [BAR_NUMBER], of [LAW_FIRM_NAME], and pursuant to Tenn. R. Civ. P. 5 and 11 hereby enters an appearance on behalf of [CLIENT_NAME], [party description]. All pleadings, motions, notices, and orders should be served upon the undersigned at the contact information below.
3. CONTACT INFORMATION
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[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
[STREET_ADDRESS]
[City], Tennessee [ZIP]
Telephone: [PHONE]
Facsimile: [FAX]
Email: [EMAIL]
4. ELECTRONIC SERVICE
Electronic service via [County e-Filing System] is [ACCEPTED/DECLINED]. If accepted, direct service to [E-SERVICE_EMAIL] consistent with local e-filing rules.
5. LIMITED SCOPE (IF APPLICABLE)
[// GUIDANCE: Describe any limited scope representation consistent with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 8, RPC 1.2(c), and indicate termination procedures.]
6. SIGNATURE BLOCK
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Respectfully submitted this [DATE] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].
[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
By: ________
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
Tennessee BPR 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 [e-filing / Email / U.S. Mail] pursuant to Tenn. R. Civ. P. 5.02:
| Name | Address/Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [RECIPIENT_1] | [CONTACT_INFORMATION] | [METHOD] |
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
PRACTICE NOTES
- Some Tennessee courts require a separate Notice of Substitution when counsel changes; coordinate with prior counsel if applicable.
- Confirm whether the clerk charges an appearance fee; remit promptly.
- Withdrawal requires leave of court under Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 8, RPC 1.16 and local rules; prepare motion if necessary.