Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee 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:
Local counsel is not strictly required by the Eastern District of Tennessee local rules. However, local counsel can provide valuable insight into matters of local practice which can impact your representation of your client. Find available local counsel by choosing the Local Counsel tab on this page.
File the Motion, with the certificate of good standing, into the case in which admission is sought. The fee is payable at the time of filing.
Admission in the Eastern District of Tennessee requires a Motion and certificate of good standing from another US District Court in which the applicant is licensed.
The fee for pro hac vice practice is $90 in the Eastern District of Tennessee.