(e) When Briefs Not Timely Served on the Opposing Side: If any Hearing. Also fill out the certificate of service with the date on which you intend to mail a copy to the opposing side and sign it.The certificate of service is. The Notice of Hearing shall be filed with the Clerk of Superior Court. A written statement that begins a civil lawsuit, in which the plaintiff details the claims against the defendant. Counsel. For any court case where the client has chosen a new attorney, be certain that a Substitution of Counsel is filed. 6. An attorney very seldom directly addresses the opposing counsel in court, and not on the merits of the case. (b) Service - How made. In order to be "Appointed Legal Counsel," there must be a determination of indigency. What does "opposing counsel" mean?