# M. R. Civ. P. 4.1: Rule 4.1. Limited Representation Permitted -- Process

> Montana · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R4_1

## Section

- **Citation:** M. R. Civ. P. 4.1
- **Heading:** Rule 4.1. Limited Representation Permitted -- Process
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Montana Court Rules / Montana Rules of Civil Procedure / M. R. Civ. P. 4.1

## Text

Limited Representation Permitted -- Process.
(a) In accordance with Rule 1.2(c) of the Montana Rules of Professional Conduct, an attorney may undertake to provide limited representation to a person involved in a court proceeding.
(b) Providing limited representation of a person under these rules shall not constitute an entry of appearance by the attorney for purposes of Rule 5(b) and does not authorize or require the service or delivery of pleadings, papers, or other documents upon the attorney under Rule 5(b).
(c) Representation of the person by the attorney at any proceeding before a judge or other judicial officer on behalf of the person constitutes an entry of appearance, except to the extent that a limited notice of appearance as provided for under Rule 4.2 is filed and served prior to or simultaneous with the actual appearance. Service on an attorney who has made a limited appearance for a party shall be valid only in connection with the specific proceedings for which the attorney appeared, including any hearing or trial at which the attorney appeared and any subsequent motions for presentation of orders.
(d) The attorney's violation of this Rule may subject the attorney to sanctions provided in Rule 11.

## Nearby sections

- [M. R. Civ. P. 1 Rule 1. Scope of Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R1.md)
- [M. R. Civ. P. 2 Rule 2. One form of Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R2.md)
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- [M. R. Civ. P. 4 Rule 4. Persons Subject to Jurisdiction; Process; Service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R4.md)
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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRCIVP_R4_1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.