Vermont Notice of Appearance & Acknowledgment is a legal document used in the state of Vermont to inform the court that an attorney is representing a party in a civil case. This document must be filed with the court in order to establish the attorney's representation in the case. It includes the attorney's name, address, and contact information. It also includes a statement that the attorney accepts the responsibility to represent the party in the case. There are two types of Vermont Notice of Appearance & Acknowledgment: an appearance only and an appearance and acknowledgment. An appearance only is when an attorney is representing a party in a civil case, but does not intend to file any pleadings or enter into any negotiations. An appearance and acknowledgment is when an attorney is representing a party in a civil case and intends to file pleadings, enter into negotiations, or enter into a settlement agreement. In both cases, the Vermont Notice of Appearance & Acknowledgment must be signed by the attorney and the party being represented, and filed with the court. It must also include a statement that the attorney has read the civil complaint and understands the nature of the case. The document should also include the date and time it was filed with the court.