Rule 1.041. LIMITED APPEARANCE ATTORNEYS

RULE 1.041. LIMITED APPEARANCE ATTORNEYS

(a)

Scope of Representation. An attorney may file a notice

of limited appearance specifically limiting the attorney’s appearance

to particular proceedings or specified matters.

(b)

Notice of Limited Appearance.

(1)

A notice of limited appearance must be filed before

any attorney’s appearance before the court at any proceeding or

hearing.

(2)

A notice of limited appearance must specifically

identify the particular proceedings and specified matters in which

the attorney will represent the party.

(c)

Filings by a Limited Appearance Attorney. Any

pleading or other document filed by a limited appearance attorney

must state in bold type on the signature page of that pleading or

other document: “Attorney for [Plaintiff(s)] [Defendant(s)] for the

limited purpose of [matter(s) or proceeding(s)]”.

(d)

Service. During the attorney’s limited appearance:

(1)

All pleadings or other documents, including all

notices of hearing, must be served on all parties in the action,

including the limited appearance attorney.

(2)

If the limited appearance attorney receives notice of

a hearing that is outside the scope of representation, the attorney

must file a notice stating the attorney will not attend the court

proceeding or hearing because it is outside the scope of the

representation.

(e)

Termination. A termination of limited appearance must

be in accordance with Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial

Administration 2.505.

April 1, 2026 Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

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