appearance

noun | ap·pear·ance

1. : the presentation of oneself in court as a party to or as an attorney for a party to a lawsuit; also : a document filed in court by an attorney declaring his or her representation of a party to a lawsuit — see also general appearance, special appearance : a document filed in court by an attorney declaring his or her representation of a party to a lawsuit — see also general appearance, special appearance

2. : outward look a lawyer should avoid the appearance of impropriety