Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.041

Limited Appearance Attorneys

Text of the rules effective October 1, 2026.

  1. (a)
    Scope of Representation. An attorney may file a notice of limited appearance specifically limiting the attorney’s appearance to particular proceedings or specified matters.
  2. (b)
    Notice of Limited Appearance.
    1. (1)
      A notice of limited appearance must be filed before any attorney’s appearance before the court at any proceeding or hearing.
    2. (2)
      A notice of limited appearance must specifically identify the particular proceedings and specified matters in which the attorney will represent the party.
  3. (c)
    Filings by a Limited Appearance Attorney. Any pleading or other document filed by a limited appearance attorney must state in bold type on the signature page of that pleading or other document: “Attorney for [Plaintiff(s)] [Defendant(s)] for the limited purpose of [matter(s) or proceeding(s)]”.
  4. (d)
    Service. During the attorney’s limited appearance:
    1. (1)
      All pleadings or other documents, including all notices of hearing, must be served on all parties in the action, including the limited appearance attorney.
    2. (2)
      If the limited appearance attorney receives notice of a hearing that is outside the scope of representation, the attorney must file a notice stating the attorney will not attend the court proceeding or hearing because it is outside the scope of the representation.
  5. (e)
    Termination. A termination of limited appearance must be in accordance with Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.505.