WI · rules
SCR 11.02
Appearance by attorney
(1) Authorized. Every
person of full age and sound mind may appear by attorney in every
action or proceeding by or against the person in any court except felony
actions, or may prosecute or defend the action or proceeding in person.
(2) Service of notice. Upon the service of notice of appearance
or retainer generally, by an attorney for any party, any other party may
file the notice and have the appearance of the party entered as of the
time when the notice was served.
(3) Substitution of attorneys. No order for the substitution of an
attorney for a party may be made without consent signed by the party
and his or her attorney; or for cause shown and upon such terms as shall
be just, and on such notice as the court or judge shall direct.
History
Wisconsin Committee Comment Lawyers should consult s. 802.045, stats., for guidance in limited scope representation situations.
Provenance
- Source
- www.wicourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-23
- Edition
- 2026-09-23
- Content hash
ea8a02e0b6fb68cb3103e6aba977061051a41683b9f27361658ce53fd585d5db
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