Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Mississippi 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 admission in the Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern District of Mississippi. Local counsel can also provide valuable insights into matters of local practice which can assist you in providing the best representation to your client possible. Choose from available local counsel by choosing the Local Counsel tab on this page.
Local counsel should file electronically the Motion and Certificate of Good Standing into the case in which admission is sought. Electronic filing is mandatory; pro hac vice counsel should register on the court’s website as soon after admission as possible.
You will need a Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice and a certificate of good standing dated within 90 days of the application. Download free sample forms under the Forms tab on this page.
No fee is specified for pro hac vice admission to the Southern District of Mississippi Bankruptcy Courts.