Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland must associate with local counsel. We provide required forms and answers to common questions about admission, always at no charge.
The rules for pro hac vice admission in the state, federal, and bankruptcy courts differ. For more information about the federal or bankruptcy district in which you need admission, use the following links:
Yes. Pro hac vice applicants must retain local counsel as a condition of admission in the Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Maryland. Local counsel can also provide valuable insights into matters of local practice that can assist you in representing your client. Find available local counsel by choosing the Local Counsel tab on this page.
Both the pro hac vice applicant and local counsel must sign the Motion for Admission before local counsel files it electronically into the case in which admission is sought. The fee can be paid online during filing. Once admitted, pro hac vice counsel will receive instructions regarding CM/ECF registration; do not register prior to gaining admission.
You will need a Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Download free sample forms on the Forms tab on this page.
Yes. The fee for pro hac vice admission in the Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Maryland is $50.