(a) By Individuals. A party appearing pro se must:
(1) declare pro se status in the initial filing or in the notice of pro se appearance form;
(2) appear personally;
(3) not authorize another person to appear on his or her behalf; and
(4) include the words “pro se” after the party’s signature on all filings.
(b) By Corporations. A corporation or unincorporated association may not appear pro se in any
proceeding.
(c) Change of Address. An attorney or pro se party must notify the court of any change of
address or telephone number.
(d) Withdrawal of Counsel. An attorney may not withdraw until:
(1) replacement counsel has entered an appearance, or a party has declared its pro se
status under section (a);
(2) the attorney files a motion to withdraw; and
(3) the court grants the motion to withdraw.
