Pro Hac Vice Admission

/proʊ hæk ˈvaɪs ədˈmɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (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.

Forms

  • pro hac vice admission

Commentary

Typically requires association with local counsel and approval by the court; use precise jurisdictional rules when drafting motions.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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