Fill out the Court Reporter's Request for Record prior to the hearing. In the "Filing Comments" field, include any comments that you want to pass along to court clerks. 27.Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess. Opposing counsel will call or write if there's any opportunity to resolve the case outside of court. Where do I file my pleadings if I am a Pro se filer? An attorney very seldom directly addresses the opposing counsel in court, and not on the merits of the case. Required Pre-Filing Conference With Opposing Counsel. In each court in the Civil Trial Division. An attorney of record may withdraw from representation of a party only upon written motion for good cause shown.