When appearing in a courtroom before a judge, an attorney shall appear in court in attire appropriate to practitioners of this honored profession. Attorneys should instruct clients and witnesses about the proprieties of their court appearance, including appropriate attire. Parties or witnesses may be required to leave the courtroom and return when wearing appropriate attire.

Attorneys are officers of the Court. As such, their behavior toward the Court sets the example for their clients and the public. The attorney's responsibility--at a minimum--is to be courteous and civil. Good manners and decorum require the following: Arguments shall be addressed to the Court and not to opposing counsel. Stand when addressing the Court. When examining a witness, an attorney stand where the Court, witness, jury and reporter can hear you. Do not approach the bench or a witness unless you have obtained permission. Do not sit on counsel table. Do not take files, pleadings or exhibits from the bench, the clerk's or reporter's desk without permission. When your business in Court is finished, depart from the courtroom quietly. Do not hold conferences in the courtroom when Court is in session.

Cell phones, pagers or other electronic devices shall not be activated or used in the courtroom unless approved by the judge. If used without approval, the Court may impose a fine and/or confiscate the item(s).