Rule 1012 - Appearance; Withdrawals1. The signing of a pleading or motion by an attorney shall be deemed to constitute that attorney's entry of appearance, whether or not the signature is made on behalf of a professional corporation, or partnership or similar entity. Appearances by attorneys or parties not signing pleadings or motions shall be made by written praecipe filed with the Prothonotary of Monroe County.2. Appearances of counsel may not be withdrawn, except by substitution of counsel by means of praecipe endorsed by each substituted attorney and the withdrawing attorney, or by leave court, in which case, a Rule to Show Cause shall be issued to the client represented by the movant and to all other parties to the litigation or proceeding.3. All changes in counsel shall be evidenced by an appropriate praecipe filed in the office of the Prothonotary. Change of counsel will not be a basis for continuance of any proceeding unless specifically allowed by the Court.