Every initial pleading, or other initial filing, by a party with the prothonotary shall be accompanied by a praecipe for entry of appearance which shall include the attorney's or unrepresented party's name, complete address, telephone number, and attorney identification number (if applicable). In like manner, when counsel is withdrawing from an action in accord with Pa. R.C.P. No. 1012(b), counsel shall file a praecipe for withdrawal of appearance.
Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 1012.1
Comment: The written entry of appearance will aid in giving proper notice to all counsel of record of orders, hearings and other pending matters.