Judge Mark A. Thurmond

Applies to

Written entry of appearance

Upon being retained, counsel must file a written entry of appearance unless the appearance is apparent from pleadings filed.

Applies to

Pleading and entry of appearance

Pleadings and entries of appearance must state counsel’s office address, mailing address, and telephone number.

Applies to

Motion to withdraw appearance

Counsel must remain of record until the time to appeal expires unless the Court relieves counsel upon written motion and notice, with a copy of the motion served on the client.

Counsel must file the written entry of appearance forthwith upon retention, except when the appearance is apparent from pleadings filed.

Responses and replies must be filed at least two days before the hearing, although the Court may grant relief for good cause.

Counsel must file the pre-trial compliance document at least ten days before the pre-trial conference.

Motion hearings are scheduled through the clerk, and the requester must be prepared to estimate their duration; hearings expected to exceed 30 minutes are generally scheduled by contacting the Judge, but the clerk may schedule one on a Rule Day if adequate time is available.

Counsel must contact the clerk and stay informed about Rule Day schedules.

The Court must be notified of a settlement at least seventy-two hours before trial to avoid the clerk notifying the jury panel to report.

A copy of a motion seeking to relieve counsel of responsibilities must be served on the client.

Pleadings and hearing notices must be served on opposing counsel at least five days before the hearing, subject to possible relief for good cause.

Responses and replies must be filed and served on opposing counsel at least two days before the hearing, subject to possible relief for good cause.