Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana 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:
No. Local counsel is not a condition of admission in the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. However, 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.
The Motion for Admission, Proposed Order, and Certificate of Good Standing should be filed by local counsel in the court in which admission is sought.
You will need a Motion for Admission, Proposed Order, and a Certificate of Good Standing from the jurisdiction in which the applicant is licensed. Download free sample forms by choosing the Forms tab on this page.
No fee is specified for pro hac vice practice in the Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern District of Louisiana.