(a) Lead Attorney.
(1) Designation. On the first appearance through counsel, each party shall designate
a lead attorney on the pleadings or otherwise.
(2) Responsibility. The lead attorney is responsible in that action for the party. That
individual attorney shall attend all court proceedings or send a fully informed
attorney with authority to bind the client.
(b) Signing the Pleadings. Every document filed must be signed by the lead attorney or by
an attorney of record who has the permission of the lead attorney. Requests for
postponement of the trial shall also be signed by the party making the request.
(1) Required Information. Under the signature, the following information shall
appear:
(A) attorney’s individual name;
(B) state bar number;
(C) office address, including zip code;
(D) telephone and facsimile numbers; and
(E) e-mail address.
(c) Withdrawal of Counsel. Attorneys may withdraw from a case only by motion and order
under conditions imposed by the court. If the client consents to a motion to withdraw or
substitute counsel, the motion should so state. When an Assistant United States Attorney
enters an appearance in a case, another Assistant United States Attorney may replace the
attorney by filing a notice of substitution that identifies the attorney being replaced.
Unless the presiding judge otherwise directs, the notice effects the withdrawal of the
attorney being replaced. Change of counsel will not be cause for delay.
(d) Change of Address. Notices will be sent only to an e-mail and/or mailing address on file.
A pro se litigant must provide the court with a physical address (i.e., a post office box is
not acceptable) and is responsible for keeping the clerk advised in writing of his or her
current physical address. Pro se litigants must also advise the court of the case numbers
of all pending cases in which they are participants in this district.
(e) Request for Termination of Electronic Notice. If an attorney no longer desires to receive
electronic notification of filings in a particular case due to settlement or dismissal of his
or her client, the attorney may file a request for termination of electronic notice.
(f) Sanctions Concerning Vexatious Pro Se Litigants. The court may make orders as are
appropriate to control the conduct of a vexatious pro se litigant. See Local Rule CV-
65.1(b).
(g) Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technology. All litigants remain responsible
for the accuracy and quality of legal documents produced with the assistance of
generative artificial intelligence technology. Litigants are cautioned that certain
generative artificial intelligence technologies may produce factually or legally inaccurate
content. If a litigant chooses to employ generative artificial intelligence technology, the
litigant continues to be bound by the requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 11 and must review
and verify all content to ensure that it complies with all such standards. See also Local
Rule AT-3(m).
