Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Iowa 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. Local counsel is a requirement of pro hac vice admission in the Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern District of Iowa. Local counsel can provide valuable insights into local practice which can assist you in representing your client. Choose from available local counsel by choosing the Local Counsel tab on this page.
Local counsel should electronically file the Motion into the case in which admission is sought. Once admitted to the main case, separate admission to a later adversary proceeding is not required.
You will need a Motion for Admission. Download free sample forms on the Forms tab on this page.
No fee is specified for pro hac vice admission to the Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern District of Iowa.