Local Rule LR11-203. Entry of appearance in a civil case; business entities.

[Related Statewide Rule 1-089 NMRA] A. Oral entry at hearing. An attorney who enters an appearance at a hearing on the record shall follow up by filing a written entry of appearance. B. Entry after pleading stage. An attorney entering a case who files a motion or document other than a pleading, as the term pleading is defined in Rule 1-007 NMRA, shall also file a written entry of appearance. C. Pro se parties. Parties who represent themselves shall enter their appearance by filing an initial pleading, responsive motion, or other paper that includes their name, address, and telephone number, or their substitute address for purposes of service. They shall inform the court of any change in their service address or telephone number by filing a notice with the clerk of the court and serving it on all parties. D. Non-attorney representation of business entity prohibited. Corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, limited partnerships, and all other business entities that can sue or be sued must be represented by a licensed attorney to include the filing of a complaint, appearances at all court hearings, and any settlement conferences ordered by the court. The court may strike, by court order on its own motion, any papers filed on behalf of a business entity by a person who is not licensed to practice law.