Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine 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 Maine. 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.
Complete and electronically file the Certification for Admission under the Notices category on ECF. The fee is payable during the filing process.
The only document needed for admission in the Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Maine is the Certification for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Download free sample forms under the Forms tab on this page.
The fee for admission to the Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Maine is $100 per case.