Do the same rules apply to memoranda of law and briefs?
Yes. Memoranda of law and briefs must be signed, but only one copy must bear an original signature. The preferred method of signing memoranda of law and briefs is to sign on the Conclusion page, above the attorney’s printed name and the name of the firm or office, as is typically done in federal practice. Q: Who must sign? A: The papers must be signed by an attorney, or if a party is not represented, by the party. Where a party is represented by a firm, the signature can be made by any attorney associated with the firm who has the knowledge required for the certification. It is not required that the attorney who signs be a member of the firm. Q: What happens if papers are not signed? A: Section 130-1.1-a(a) requires that, “[a]bsent good cause shown,” the court shall strike unsigned papers if the failure to sign is not corrected promptly after being brought to the attention of the attorney or party. Q: In addition to the Part-130 signature, are attorneys required to sign a certification
