(a) Where counsel is appointed by the court, the clerk of court shall notify him or her of such appointment by serving notice, along with a copy of the petition, as provided by law. Once an attorney has made an appearance, he or she shall receive copies of all notices required by law.(b) An attorney, unless appointed by the court, shall file a formal notice of enrollment or sign his or her name on the record indicating his or her representation.(c) After counsel enters an appearance or accepts an appointment, representation shall continue through all stages of the proceedings until the case is closed, unless withdrawal of representation is specifically allowed by the court for compelling reasons. Whenever a parent in an action for involuntary termination of parental rights moves the court for appointment of counsel, the clerk of court shall bring the court any related CINC file. If the appointment of counsel is appropriate, the court shall appoint the same counsel who represented the parent in the CINC proceeding, except where a compelling reason would preclude such appointment.(d) If an attorney desires to withdraw as counsel of record he or she shall file a written motion with the court to this effect stating his or her reasons therefore, which motion shall be filed not later than ten days before the date of the hearing. If the motion is not filed timely, or for other good and sufficient reason, the court may deny the motion and ignore the reasons therefore (except when such reasons conflict with the best interest of the client) and require counsel to remain in the case and represent his or her client at the hearing. The motion shall state the client's current address and shall include a copy of written notice to the client that the lawyer is no longer representing him or her and apprising the client of the procedural status of the case. The movant shall give notice of the motion and its setting to the client and all parties.(e) Each attorney practicing before the court shall furnish to the clerk a daytime business telephone number, a municipal street address where the attorney may be served with process, and a mailing address, if different. This requirement is ongoing and shall be updated immediately upon change.(f) Counsel shall abide by the Rules of Professional Conduct in any communications with represented parties. Legal documents purporting to waive rights of represented parties should include the signature of that party's counsel.(g) An attorney appointed to represent an absentee shall be present at trial and shall both defend the absentee and testify concerning efforts to communicate with him or her.(h) All attorneys of record in matters scheduled for hearing shall be available at the time the case is called. If an attorney finds it necessary to leave the courtroom or adjacent areas, he or she shall inform the appropriate court personnel and indicate where he or she may be located.(i) All attorneys shall be qualified in accordance with the requirements of the Louisiana Supreme Court General Administrative Rules and La. R.S. Title 15, as applicable.Adopted April 29, 2008, effective 7/1/2008; amended November 20, 2009, effective 1/1/2010.