Legal Pro Hac Vice Order

LEGAL PRO HAC VICE ORDER

Court: — Case No.:

Case Title:

Applicant Attorney: , admitted to practice in the State of (Bar No. ), having applied for admission pro hac vice in this matter and having designated Local Counsel: of .

Recitals

WHEREAS, Applicant Attorney has filed an application for admission pro hac vice to represent a party in this action and has certified that Applicant Attorney is a member in good standing of the bar of the jurisdiction(s) noted above and is familiar with the rules of professional conduct and local practice of this Court;

WHEREAS, Local Counsel has agreed to associate with Applicant Attorney, to accept service of papers and to comply with all duties and obligations imposed by the Court's rules and orders, and Applicant Attorney has paid or arranged payment of any required admission fee or compliance requirement as required by the Court;

WHEREAS, the Court has reviewed the application, supporting affidavit, certificate of good standing, and any required fee receipt or declaration and finds that admission pro hac vice is appropriate under the governing rules;

Now, Therefore

THE COURT ORDERS as follows:

1. Admission Pro Hac Vice

The application of Applicant Attorney for admission pro hac vice to appear and participate in the above-captioned matter on behalf of is GRANTED, subject to the conditions set forth in this Order. Applicant Attorney shall be entitled to appear in this action under the rules governing admission pro hac vice.

2. Association and Duties of Local Counsel

Local Counsel, identified above, is hereby designated as counsel of record for purposes of receiving service of all papers, notices and pleadings in this action. Local Counsel shall file a written acceptance of this designation and shall at all times remain counsel of record, ensuring that Applicant Attorney complies with local rules, scheduling orders and any directives of the Court.

3. Qualifications and Certification

Applicant Attorney certifies that Applicant Attorney is a member in good standing of the bar of each jurisdiction in which Applicant Attorney is admitted and that no disciplinary proceedings involving Applicant Attorney are pending that would render admission inappropriate. Applicant Attorney shall promptly notify the Court and Local Counsel in writing if Applicant Attorney's status changes while admitted pro hac vice.

Certificate of Good Standing: Applicant has filed a certificate of good standing or equivalent proof with the application.

4. Compliance With Rules and Conduct

Applicant Attorney shall abide by the jurisdiction's rules of professional conduct and the local rules of this Court. Applicant Attorney submits to the disciplinary jurisdiction of this Court for the duration of the admission in this matter and acknowledges that failure to comply with applicable rules may result in sanctions, including revocation of pro hac vice status.

5. Fees and Bond

Admission is conditioned upon payment of any required admission fee. Payment status: Fee Paid    Fee Waived. If a bond or other security is required by local rule or the Court, Applicant Attorney shall provide such security prior to participation in substantive proceedings.

6. Scope and Limitations

Admission pro hac vice granted herein is limited to the above-captioned matter and does not constitute admission to the bar of this Court for any other matter. Applicant Attorney shall not be listed as counsel of record in pleadings without Local Counsel's concurrence. Any extension of this admission to related proceedings requires leave of the Court.

7. Service and Notices

All pleadings, notices and papers shall be served on Local Counsel at the following contact address for service:

8. Effective Date and Duration

This Order is effective upon entry by the Court. Admission shall continue for the pendency of this matter unless sooner terminated by the Court, by written resignation filed with the Court, or upon revocation for cause. Effective date:

9. Notices of Change in Status

Applicant Attorney shall promptly notify the Court and Local Counsel of any disciplinary action, suspension, disbarment, or change in licensure status occurring in any jurisdiction during the period of admission pro hac vice.

10. Termination; Withdrawal

Withdrawal of Applicant Attorney requires leave of Court or a stipulation signed by the parties and Local Counsel. If Local Counsel withdraws or is removed, Applicant Attorney must immediately secure substitution of new Local Counsel admitted in this Court or seek leave to continue.

11. Governing Law

This Order shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws and procedural rules of this Court's jurisdiction and by the local rules applicable to attorney admissions.

12. Entire Order; Severability

This Order constitutes the entire determination on the application for pro hac vice admission. If any provision of this Order is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Amendments; Waiver; Counterparts

Any modification or waiver of the terms of this Order shall be effective only if made in writing and approved by the Court. This Order may be executed in counterparts and a facsimile or electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as an original.

Certification by Applicant Attorney

I, the undersigned Applicant Attorney, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of this jurisdiction that the foregoing statements contained in the application and supporting submissions are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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