NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

(Washington Superior Court – Civil)

1. CAPTION

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR [COUNTY_NAME] COUNTY

[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. No. [CAUSE_NUMBER]
[JUDGE/DEPARTMENT]
[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.

2. APPEARANCE STATEMENT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that [ATTORNEY_NAME], WSBA No. [BAR_NUMBER], of [LAW_FIRM_NAME], hereby enters an appearance on behalf of [CLIENT_NAME], [party description], in the above-entitled action. Pursuant to CR 5 and CR 11, all pleadings, motions, notices, and orders should be served on the undersigned at the address below.

3. CONTACT INFORMATION

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

4. ELECTRONIC SERVICE

Electronic service via [County e-filing system] is [ACCEPTED/DECLINED] consistent with GR 30 and local rules. If accepted, use [E-SERVICE_EMAIL] for eService.

5. LIMITED OR SPECIAL APPEARANCE

[// GUIDANCE: If appearing specially (e.g., to contest jurisdiction) or for limited scope representation, describe the limitation and reference applicable local rule or order.]

6. SIGNATURE BLOCK

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

[LAW_FIRM_NAME]

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

7. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on [SERVICE_DATE], I caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appearance to be served on the following via [eService / Email / U.S. Mail / Legal Messenger] in accordance with CR 5(b) and local rules:

[ATTORNEY_NAME]

PRACTICE NOTES

• King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties have unique e-filing/working copy requirements; review the county’s LCR and administrative orders immediately after appearing.
• Maintain proof of eService or messenger delivery for contested motions regarding service compliance.
• Withdrawal requires compliance with CR 71 and may necessitate court approval; coordinate with client before filing a motion to withdraw.