Signing of Pleadings, Motions and Other Documents

In addition to the requirements of FRCP 11(a), every pleading, motion or other document presented for filing must include counsel’s Attorney Identification Number, telephone number, and e-mail, post office and street addresses. Counsel’s Attorney Identification Number must be typed or printed under his or her signature. If the attorney is admitted to practice in Louisiana, the Attorney Identification Number must be the same as the number assigned by the Louisiana Supreme Court. Otherwise, the Attorney Identification Number must be the number assigned by this court.

Documents filed by a party not represented by counsel must be signed by the party. The unrepresented party’s name, e-mail, post office and street addresses and telephone number must be typed or clearly printed. Each attorney and pro se litigant has a continuing obligation promptly to notify the court of any address or telephone number change. [Amended February 1, 2011] 15