NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

(West Virginia Circuit Court – Civil Action)

1. CAPTION

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF [COUNTY_NAME] COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
Civil Action No. [CASE_NUMBER]
Judge [JUDGE_NAME]

[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.

2. APPEARANCE STATEMENT

Now comes [ATTORNEY_NAME], W. Va. State Bar ID [BAR_NUMBER], of [LAW_FIRM_NAME], and pursuant to Rules 5 and 11 of the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure enters an appearance on behalf of [CLIENT_NAME], [party description]. All subsequent pleadings, motions, notices, and orders should be served upon the undersigned.

3. CONTACT INFORMATION

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

4. ELECTRONIC SERVICE

Electronic service via WV E-File is [ACCEPTED/DECLINED]. If accepted, please direct service to [E-SERVICE_EMAIL] in accordance with Administrative Order 2020-1.

5. LIMITED APPEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

[// GUIDANCE: Describe any limited scope representation, noting compliance with W. Va. R. Prof. Conduct 1.2(c) and procedures for withdrawal.]

6. SIGNATURE BLOCK

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Dated: [DATE]

[LAW_FIRM_NAME]

By: ________
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
W. Va. State Bar ID [BAR_NUMBER]
Counsel for [CLIENT_NAME]

7. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [SERVICE_DATE] a true copy of the foregoing Notice of Appearance was served upon the following by [WV E-File / Email / U.S. Mail / Hand Delivery] in accordance with Rule 5(b):

[ATTORNEY_NAME]

PRACTICE NOTES

• Some circuits require a scheduling order or mediation notice shortly after appearance; review the judge’s standing order.
• Maintain e-filing receipts or certified mail proofs for contested service issues.
• Withdrawal requires court approval under Trial Court Rule 4.03; file an appropriate motion before ceasing representation.