Admission Pro Hac Vice
/ˌæd.mɪʃ.ən proʊ hæk ˈviːs/
Definitions
- (n.) A court's permission granted to an out-of-state attorney to represent a client in a specific case within that jurisdiction without full admission to the local bar.
The attorney filed a motion for admission pro hac vice to participate in the litigation despite being licensed only in another state.
Forms
- admission pro hac vice
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Commentary
Admission pro hac vice is typically granted through a formal motion and often requires association with local counsel.
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