Rule 3.2 - Appeals - Designation of Counsel or Party(A) Designation of counsel(1) The notice of appeal and each subsequent filing shall contain the name, attorney-registration number, office address, telephone number, and e-mail address of counsel representing the party for whom the document is filed. If counsel is a law firm or a government agency, every filing shall also contain the name and attorney-registration number of the attorney within the firm or agency who is primarily responsible for the case.(2) Every filing shall also contain the name, attorney-registration number, street address, e-mail address, and telephone number of counsel of record for all other parties served with the notice of appeal.(B) Wrongly designated counselIf counsel for any party is wrongly designated as counsel in the appeal, counsel must file a notification with the Court that counsel is not counsel of record in the appeal and provide contact information for the party. If there is new counsel representing the party on appeal, new counsel may file a notice of substitution in place of this notification as set forth in Loc.R. 3.2(E)(3)(b).
(C) Designation of party - pro se appealsIf any party is not represented by counsel, every filing shall contain that party's name, street address, e-mail address, and telephone number.
(D) Admission pro hac vice(1) An attorney who is not licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio who seeks permission to appear pro hac vice in this Court must first register with the Supreme Court Office of Attorney Services pursuant to Gov.Bar R. XII.(2) After the attorney completes the registration requirements and receives a certificate of pro hac vice registration, the attorney must file a Motion for Permission to Appear Pro Hac Vice with this Court. The motion must succinctly state the qualifications of the attorney seeking admission, include the certificate of registration furnished by the Supreme Court Office of Attorney Services, and shall contain all of the information required by Gov.Bar R. XII, Section 2(A)(1) through (3).(E) Withdrawal of designated counsel(1)Appointed trial counsel. In a case where trial counsel served by appointment, trial counsel may withdraw by motion: (1) affirming that the notice of appeal has been properly filed;(2) demonstrating good cause for withdrawal;(3) bearing proof of service upon the appellant;(4) indicating counsel was appointed below; and(5) requesting appointment of new counsel or indicating that new counsel will be hired.(2)Criminal appeal.(a)By motion. In a criminal appeal, when there is no substitute counsel, the Court may, in its discretion, permit designated counsel to withdraw from the case only upon motion: (1) demonstrating good cause for withdrawal; and(2) bearing proof of service upon the appellant.(b)By notice. In a criminal appeal, when there is substitute counsel, substitute counsel shall file a notice of substitution.(3)Civil appeal.(a)By motion. In a civil case, when there is no substitute counsel, designated counsel may withdraw upon motion to the Court bearing proof of service upon all parties, including the client, and containing the following: (1) statement that designated counsel intends to withdraw;(2) a showing of good cause for withdrawing; and(3) the name, street address, e-mail address, and telephone number of the party represented by designated counsel.(b)By notice. In a civil appeal, when there is substitute counsel, substitute counsel shall file a notice of substitution.Amended eff. 1/1/2022; amended eff. 2/1/2024.