UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
NEWPORT NEWS DIVISION
THOMAS COATES, Plaintiff,
v.
COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC., et al., Defendants.
Case No.: [Insert Case Number]
TO: The Clerk of the Court and All Parties of Record
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that [Attorney's Full Name], Esq., of [Law Firm Name], hereby enters an appearance as counsel of record for the Plaintiff, Thomas Coates, in the above-captioned matter.
Pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rules of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, all future correspondence, pleadings, notices, motions, and orders in this matter should be directed to the undersigned counsel at the following address:
[Attorney’s Name]
[Law Firm Name]
[Address]
[City, State, ZIP]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Fax: [Fax Number]
Email: [Email Address]
The undersigned certifies that they are a member in good standing of the bar of this Court and is admitted to practice before this Court in accordance with Local Rule 83.1.
Dated: [Date]
[Attorney’s Name]
[Law Firm Name]
[Attorney’s Signature]
Bar Number: [Attorney’s Bar Number]
Attorney for Plaintiff, Thomas Coates
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this [Date], a true and correct copy of the foregoing NOTICE OF APPEARANCE was served via [electronic filing (ECF), U.S. Mail, or another method] upon:
[Insert Opposing Counsel’s Name]
[Law Firm Name]
[Address]
[City, State, ZIP]
Email: [Email Address]
[Attorney’s Name]
[Attorney’s Signature]
Statement of ADA Representation: Declaring representation in an ADA discrimination case under 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.
EEOC Case Number Reference: Citation of the relevant EEOC Charge Number for tracking case history.
Nature of Legal Representation: Defining scope of representation—whether for all proceedings, mediation, settlement, trial, or pro bono.
Prior Counsel Information: If transferred from another firm, details of previous legal representation and status of substitution.
Request for Service of Process: Requesting court and opposing counsel direct all filings and notices to new legal counsel.
Designation of Lead Counsel: Identifying the primary attorney responsible for court appearances and filings.
Statement on Retaliation Concerns: Acknowledging any risk of retaliation related to ADA claims and plaintiff’s legal representation.
Federal Court Docket Reference: If applicable, noting docket number and jurisdiction for cases moved from EEOC to federal court.
Accommodations for Plaintiff: Indicating any necessary disability-related accommodations (e.g., sign language interpreter, mobility assistance).
Request for Electronic Filing and Notices: Requesting participation in the CM/ECF electronic filing system to ensure immediate access to filings.