Penn. Allegh. Cnty. 1.7

As amended through November 13, 2023
Rule 1.7 - Entry And Withdrawal Of Counsel; Agreements
Sec. 1.Appearance.

Every attorney presenting any paper to the court or to the clerk shall include on the cover sheet the attorney's name, law firm, office address, and telephone number in Pennsylvania and the attorney's identification number issued by the court Administrator of Pennsylvania. Each such endorsement shall constitute an appearance. An appearance may also be entered by praecipe.

Sec. 2.Withdrawal of Attorney Appearance.

Leave to withdraw an appearance where there is no co-counsel who will continue representing the party or where there is not simultaneous entry of appearance by other counsel will not be granted unless, after consideration of all relevant factors, the court determines that the withdrawal will not unduly prejudice any party or unduly delay the litigation.

Sec. 3.Agreements.

No agreements between attorneys (and/or pro se litigants) to vary procedure will be considered valid or binding unless made in writing or of record in open court.

Penn. Allegh. Cnty. 1.7

Explanatory Comment: Common examples of such an agreement are waiving the 10 day notice of presentation required by 1(c) of 3.1 or an agreement with respect to discovery.