Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas 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 Court for the District of Kansas. 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 and Affidavit into the case in which the applicant wishes to appear. Pay the fee on pay.gov along with the filing.
You will need a Motion and Affidavit, which contain the same information required by the District Court (the Bankruptcy Court has adopted those requirements). Download free sample forms by choosing the Forms tab on this page. Be sure to change the court name to Bankruptcy.
The fee for pro hac vice admission in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas is $50.