Pro Hac Vice Admission
/proʊ hæk ˈvaɪs ədˈmɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Permission granted by a court allowing an out-of-jurisdiction attorney to participate in a specific case temporarily.
The lawyer filed a motion for pro hac vice admission to represent the client in the state court despite being licensed elsewhere.
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- pro hac vice admission
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Commentary
Typically requires association with local counsel and approval by the court; use precise jurisdictional rules when drafting motions.
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