4th Cir. R. 46(c)

Each attorney of record must file a written appearance with the clerk within 14 days after the

appeal is docketed or after being retained or appointed. At the time of docketing, the clerk will send

to each counsel or party in the trial court an "appearance of counsel" form. This form should be

filled out and returned to the Clerk of the Fourth Circuit within 14 days. Thereafter, the Court will

send correspondence, notices of oral argument, and copies of final decisions only to those attorneys

who have filed their appearance forms. This form does not affect the attorney information listed on

opinions, as that information is drawn from the names listed on the principal briefs.

Once an appearance in an appeal has been filed, an attorney may not withdraw from

representation without notice to the party he or she is representing and consent of the Court. A

motion to withdraw should state fully the reason for the request. Substitution of counsel of record

can be accomplished by submitting a counsel of record form or written appearance for new counsel

along with existing counsel's motion to withdraw or strike appearance.