Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada 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. The Local Rules of the District of Nevada (which have been adopted by the bankruptcy courts) make local counsel a condition of pro hac vice admission in Nevada. Local counsel can also provide valuable insight into matters of local practice that can impact your representation of your client. Find available local counsel by choosing the Local Counsel tab on this page.
The applicant should register for electronic filing privileges. Thereafter, electronically file the Motion (with certificate of good standing) and Designation of Local Counsel into the bankruptcy case in which admission is sought. The fee is payable at the time of filing on pay.gov.
Pro hac vice admission in the bankruptcy courts for the District of Nevada requires a Motion for Permission to Practice in this Case Only, a Designation of Local Counsel, Electronic Filing Registration form, and a certificate of good standing from each jurisdiction in which the applicant is licensed. Download free sample forms under the Forms tab on this page.
The fee for pro hac vice admission in Nevada is $200.