A North Carolina pro hac vice motion is the formal request that lets an attorney licensed in another state appear in a single North Carolina case. The motion is filed under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 84-4.1, and the local North Carolina attorney files it for the out-of-state lawyer. The judge or agency then decides whether to grant the temporary admission.
This guide is written for the in-state North Carolina attorney who must prepare and file the motion, since that lawyer carries the filing duty and the risk if it is done wrong. The current version of the statute reflects 2025 amendments, so confirm you are working from the most recent text before you draft. Getting one statement or one fee detail wrong can lead a court to reject the motion or later revoke the admission, which can stall a case and expose local counsel to ethics trouble.
Here is what you will learn in this guide:
- 📋 What the motion is, who files it, and which forum it goes to
- 🧾 The exact statements § 84-4.1 requires and how to word each one
- 💵 How to route the $225 fee so $200 reaches the AOC and $25 reaches the State Bar
- ✍️ Three full filled-out examples for trial court, Business Court, and an agency case
- ⚠️ The mistakes that get motions denied and admissions revoked
What the Motion Is and Who Must File It
A pro hac vice motion is a written request asking a North Carolina court or agency to let an out-of-state attorney practice in one specific case. The Latin phrase pro hac vice means “for this occasion,” and that is the whole point: the admission is limited to the single proceeding named in the motion. The authority comes from N.C. Gen. Stat. § 84-4.1, titled “Limited practice of out-of-state attorneys,” which lets a lawyer who is in good standing in another state appear for a client here.
The out-of-state lawyer cannot file the motion alone. The statute requires that lawyer to associate with a resident North Carolina attorney who is admitted in the General Court of Justice and who actually appears in the case. That local attorney is the one who signs and files the motion and serves as the point of service for all matters in the case. In the Business Court and most other forums, the in-state lawyer files the motion electronically.
The motion can be filed in many forums, not just trial courts. Section 84-4.1 names the General Court of Justice (Superior and District Court), the North Carolina Utilities Commission, the North Carolina Industrial Commission, the Office of Administrative Hearings, and any administrative agency. Federal courts in North Carolina, such as the Western District, handle their own pro hac vice admissions under local rules and a separate fee, so the state statute does not control there.
The party who most often needs this motion is a client who hired an attorney in another state and now faces a case in North Carolina. For example, a company sued in Mecklenburg County may want to keep the New York litigator who already knows its business. The motion lets that lawyer step in without taking the full North Carolina bar exam.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Gather every item below before you open a blank motion, because a missing piece is the top reason these motions stall. Each item maps to a specific requirement in § 84-4.1, so missing one usually means the motion is incomplete on its face.
- The out-of-state attorney’s full legal name, exactly as licensed. A nickname or initials can cause a mismatch with bar records and slow the court’s review.
- The out-of-state attorney’s bar membership number and home state. Without this, the court cannot confirm the lawyer is in good standing.
- A certificate or proof of good standing from the home state bar, if the forum or judge asks for it. Some judges want this attached even though the statute does not always demand it.
- The out-of-state attorney’s mailing address, phone number, and email. These become the official contact of record under Rule 5, so an error here means missed notices.
- A signed statement from the client with the client’s address. The client must confirm in writing that they retained the lawyer; without it the motion fails.
- The full disciplinary history of the out-of-state attorney. This includes public discipline and any revoked pro hac vice admission, and leaving out a known item can void the admission.
- The name and bar number of the associated North Carolina attorney. This local lawyer must appear and accept service.
- A $225 check or payment routed to the correct recipient. For court cases it goes to the clerk; for agency cases it goes to the agency.
You also need the case caption: the court or agency name, county, file number, and the names of all parties. This caption sits at the top of the motion and must match the court’s records. If the file number is wrong, the clerk may not be able to link the motion to the case.
A short pre-filing tip: call the clerk’s office or the agency before you file. Local practice varies, and some judges have standing instructions about how pro hac vice motions and proposed orders should be submitted.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
North Carolina has no single statewide pro hac vice form for trial courts, which surprises many filers. Instead, the in-state attorney drafts the motion so it contains every item listed in § 84-4.1. The statute itself is your checklist, and many firms keep a reusable template that tracks subsections (1) through (7).
You can find drafting help in the North Carolina Trial Judges’ Bench Book, published by the UNC School of Government, which includes a sample order admitting out-of-state counsel. That sample order shows the language judges expect to sign, so it is a useful model for the proposed order you submit with your motion. Read it next to the statute so your motion and your order line up.
Different forums supply their own forms or instructions. The North Carolina Industrial Commission posts a pro hac vice form for workers’ compensation matters. The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission lists its own requirements and asks for a check payable to the agency. Federal courts differ again; the Western District of North Carolina provides a pro hac vice form and charges its own fee.
You file the motion in the same forum where the case sits. For a Superior Court civil case, you file with the clerk of Superior Court in that county. For a Business Court case, you file through the court’s electronic filing system. Always check the specific court’s website for current local rules before you submit.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the North Carolina Pro Hac Vice Motion Line by Line
The motion has no numbered boxes like a tax form. Instead, it is a drafted document with a caption, a series of numbered statements that track § 84-4.1, and signature blocks. Build it section by section in the order below so you do not skip a required element.
Caption: Court, County, Parties, and File Number
The caption is the heading at the top of the motion that identifies the court, the county, the parties, and the case file number. You copy this directly from the complaint or the most recent filing in the case so it matches the court’s records.
Write the county and division in all caps, then the case number, then the party names. For example, NORTH CAROLINA, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION, FILE NO. 24 CVS 12345, followed by Acme Holdings, Inc., Plaintiff v. Carolina Supply Co., Defendant.
A common edge case is a multi-defendant case where your client is one of several parties. List the full caption, then identify which party the out-of-state attorney represents in the body of the motion.
The most common mistake here is using an old or wrong file number, which means the clerk cannot match the motion to the open case and the filing sits unprocessed. A frequent misconception is that the caption is just formatting; in fact, an inaccurate caption can delay the entire admission while the clerk sorts out which case you mean.
Statement (1): Attorney Name, Bar Number, and Out-of-State Status
This statement asks for the out-of-state attorney’s full name, bar membership number, and confirmation that the lawyer is a practicing attorney in good standing in another state. It is the basic identity record the court uses to confirm the lawyer is real and licensed.
Write the attorney’s full legal name as it appears on the home state license, then the bar number, then the state. For example: Movant David R. Klein is an attorney licensed and in good standing in the State of New York, Bar No. 4567890, and is regularly admitted to practice in the courts of record of that state.
An edge case arises when the attorney is licensed in more than one state. List the state where the lawyer is in good standing and most relevant to the case, and you may list others if helpful.
A common mistake is giving the wrong bar number or a number from an inactive registration, which tells the court the lawyer may not be in good standing. The misconception to correct is that “good standing” is automatic; the lawyer must actually be active and not suspended in the home state for this statement to hold.
Statement (1a): Contact Information of Record
This statement provides the out-of-state attorney’s mailing address, phone number, and email address. Under G.S. 1A-1, Rule 5, these become the official contact information of record for the case.
Type the full street or office address, a working phone number, and an email the attorney checks daily. For example: David R. Klein, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166; (212) 555-0100; dklein@kleinlaw.com.
An edge case is a lawyer who changes firms mid-case. If the contact information changes, you must update it with the court, or notices will go to the wrong place.
The common mistake is listing a general firm inbox no one monitors, which causes missed deadlines when court notices arrive. The misconception is that the local attorney’s address is enough; the statute requires the out-of-state attorney’s own contact information of record.
Statement (2): Client’s Signed Statement
This statement must be signed by the client and must give the client’s address and declare that the client has retained the out-of-state attorney to represent them in the proceeding. It proves the lawyer truly speaks for the party.
Draft a short paragraph for the client to sign, with the client’s address and a clear sentence of retention. For example: I, Maria Vance, of 47 Industrial Drive, Charlotte, NC 28202, have retained David R. Klein to represent me in this proceeding. The client then signs and dates it.
An edge case is a corporate client, where an officer with authority signs on the company’s behalf and states their title. A guardian or trustee signs in a represented-party case.
The most common mistake on this field is filing the motion with no client signature or with only the lawyer’s signature, which makes the motion defective and subject to denial. The misconception is that a retainer agreement substitutes for this statement; the statute wants a signed declaration inside or attached to the motion.
Statement (3): Agreement to Continue and Submit to NC Jurisdiction
This statement says the out-of-state attorney will keep representing the client until the case ends, unless the court allows an earlier withdrawal, and that the attorney agrees to be subject to the orders, discipline, and civil jurisdiction of the North Carolina courts and the North Carolina State Bar. It is the lawyer’s promise to play by North Carolina’s rules.
Use language that tracks the statute closely. For example: Movant agrees that, unless permitted to withdraw sooner by order of the court, he will continue to represent the client until final determination of this proceeding, and agrees to be subject to the orders and amenable to the disciplinary action and civil jurisdiction of the General Court of Justice and the North Carolina State Bar as if a regularly admitted member of the North Carolina Bar.
An edge case is a lawyer who expects to hand the matter to co-counsel later; the lawyer still must promise to continue until the court formally allows withdrawal.
The common mistake is paraphrasing this statement so loosely that it drops the submission-to-discipline language, which a careful judge may treat as a defect. The misconception is that pro hac vice admission is purely a courtesy; in fact, it places the out-of-state lawyer under North Carolina discipline for the case.
Statement (4): Reciprocity Statement
This statement declares that the attorney’s home state grants like privileges to North Carolina attorneys in good standing. In plain terms, North Carolina lets in lawyers from states that would let North Carolina lawyers in.
Write a direct sentence. For example: The State of New York grants like pro hac vice privileges to members of the North Carolina Bar in good standing. Confirm the home state actually allows reciprocal admission before you make this statement.
An edge case is a state with unusual or limited pro hac vice rules. If the home state’s rules are narrow, note how they still extend like privileges, and be ready to explain if the court asks.
The common mistake is stating reciprocity without checking, which is a false statement to the court if the home state does not in fact extend it. The misconception is that every state offers identical reciprocity; rules differ, so verify before you sign.
Statement (5): Association with North Carolina Resident Attorney
This statement confirms that the out-of-state attorney has associated with a North Carolina resident attorney who is appearing in the case, is licensed in the General Court of Justice, has agreed to file the registration statement with the State Bar, and can accept service for the out-of-state lawyer. This local counsel is the anchor that ties the foreign lawyer to North Carolina.
Name the local attorney and their bar number, and state their duties. For example: Movant has associated with Sarah T. Bell, North Carolina Bar No. 33445, a resident attorney duly admitted in the General Court of Justice, who is personally appearing in this proceeding, has agreed to file the registration statement with the North Carolina State Bar, and upon whom service may be had in all matters connected with this proceeding.
An edge case is a firm with several North Carolina lawyers; pick the one who will actually appear and accept service, not just the firm name.
The common mistake is naming local counsel who does not truly participate, sometimes called the “myth of local counsel.” The State Bar warns that a local lawyer who only lends a name may assist the unauthorized practice of law under Rule 5.5. The misconception is that local counsel is a rubber stamp; that lawyer carries real duties and real exposure.
Statement (6): Disciplinary History Disclosure
This statement must accurately disclose the out-of-state attorney’s full disciplinary history. The statute defines discipline to include public discipline by any court or lawyer regulatory body and any revoked pro hac vice admission.
State the history plainly and completely. If there is none, write: Movant has no record of public discipline by any court or lawyer regulatory organization and has never had a pro hac vice admission revoked. If there is history, describe each event, the date, and the outcome.
An edge case is a long-ago private reprimand that may not be “public discipline.” When unsure, disclose it and let the court weigh it, since hiding it is far worse than over-disclosing.
The common mistake on this field is leaving out a known sanction or a prior revoked admission, which can void the current admission and trigger discipline. The misconception is that minor or old discipline does not count; the safer rule is to disclose everything and explain it.
Statement (7): The $225 Fee
This statement and the attached payment cover the $225 fee that the statute requires for each out-of-state attorney. The fee is split: $200 supports the General Court of Justice through the Administrative Office of the Courts, and $25 goes to the North Carolina State Bar to regulate out-of-state attorneys.
For a court case, make the payment payable to the presiding clerk of court. For an administrative case, make it payable to the presiding agency, such as the Industrial Commission. You submit one $225 fee per out-of-state attorney, not one per case.
An edge case is a matter with two or more out-of-state lawyers; each lawyer needs a separate $225 fee. Another edge case is an agency that wants a check made payable in a specific name, so confirm the payee.
The common mistake here is sending the wrong amount or the wrong payee, which causes the clerk or agency to reject the filing until the fee is fixed. The misconception is that the lawyer splits the check; in fact, you submit one $225 payment and the clerk or agency makes the internal split.
The Proposed Order
Most judges expect you to submit a proposed order with the motion so they can sign it if they grant admission. The order states that the named out-of-state attorney is admitted pro hac vice for this proceeding only.
Track the Bench Book sample order so the language matches what judges expect. For example: It is ORDERED that David R. Klein is admitted to practice pro hac vice in this proceeding, subject to the conditions of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 84-4.1.
An edge case is a forum that uses its own order template, so check local rules first. The common mistake is forgetting the order entirely, which forces the judge to draft one and delays the case. The misconception is that the order is optional; in practice it is the document that makes the admission official.
Signature Blocks
The motion must be signed by the out-of-state attorney, and the local attorney signs the certificate of service and often the motion as filing counsel. The signatures show who stands behind the filing.
Use a clear block for each lawyer with name, bar number, firm, and contact details. The local attorney files the document, often electronically in courts that use e-filing.
An edge case is e-filing systems that accept an electronic signature; follow the court’s rule on signature format. The common mistake is a missing signature from the out-of-state attorney, since the statute requires that lawyer to sign the motion. The misconception is that local counsel can sign for the out-of-state lawyer; the foreign attorney must sign personally.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
These three scenarios show how the same statutory motion adapts to different forums. Each follows one filer through the key parts of the motion.
Scenario 1: Corporate Litigator in the NC Business Court
David Klein, a New York commercial litigator, joins a contract dispute designated to the North Carolina Business Court. His client is a Delaware company defending a breach-of-contract claim in Mecklenburg County.
| Motion Section | What David Klein Enters |
|---|---|
| Caption | NORTH CAROLINA, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION, FILE NO. 24 CVS 9981 |
| Statement (1): Name and bar | David R. Klein, New York Bar No. 4567890, in good standing |
| Statement (1a): Contact | 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166; (212) 555-0100; dklein@kleinlaw.com |
| Statement (2): Client statement | Signed by company officer with the company’s address |
| Statement (3): Jurisdiction agreement | Agrees to continue and submit to NC discipline |
| Statement (4): Reciprocity | New York grants like privileges to NC attorneys |
| Statement (5): Local counsel | Sarah T. Bell, NC Bar No. 33445, appearing and accepting service |
| Statement (6): Discipline | No public discipline; no revoked admission |
| Statement (7): Fee | $225 payable to the Clerk of Superior Court |
Because this is a Business Court case, Sarah Bell e-files the motion and the proposed order through the court’s electronic system. The court reviews the motion under both § 84-4.1 and its own Business Court Rules.
Scenario 2: Personal Injury Attorney in Superior Court
Robert Tran, a Georgia personal injury lawyer, represents a client injured in a Wake County crash. He associates with a Raleigh attorney to appear in the Superior Court civil case.
| Motion Section | What Robert Tran Enters |
|---|---|
| Caption | NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION, FILE NO. 24 CVS 4412 |
| Statement (1): Name and bar | Robert M. Tran, Georgia Bar No. 778899, in good standing |
| Statement (1a): Contact | 15 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30303; (404) 555-0144; rtran@tranlaw.com |
| Statement (2): Client statement | Signed by the injured client with home address |
| Statement (3): Jurisdiction agreement | Agrees to represent until final determination |
| Statement (4): Reciprocity | Georgia grants like privileges to NC attorneys |
| Statement (5): Local counsel | James O. Reed, NC Bar No. 22110, appearing and accepting service |
| Statement (6): Discipline | One prior private reprimand disclosed with explanation |
| Statement (7): Fee | $225 payable to the Clerk of Superior Court of Wake County |
Robert chooses to disclose an old private reprimand even though it may be borderline, because full disclosure protects the admission. James Reed files the motion with the Wake County clerk and submits the proposed order.
Scenario 3: Out-of-State Attorney Before the Industrial Commission
Lena Park, a Virginia attorney, represents an employer in a North Carolina workers’ compensation claim before the Industrial Commission. The agency has its own pro hac vice form and payee.
| Motion Section | What Lena Park Enters |
|---|---|
| Forum | North Carolina Industrial Commission, I.C. File No. 24-123456 |
| Statement (1): Name and bar | Lena S. Park, Virginia Bar No. 556677, in good standing |
| Statement (1a): Contact | 900 Main St, Richmond, VA 23219; (804) 555-0177; lpark@parkwc.com |
| Statement (2): Client statement | Signed by employer’s authorized representative |
| Statement (3): Jurisdiction agreement | Agrees to submit to NC discipline and IC authority |
| Statement (4): Reciprocity | Virginia grants like privileges to NC attorneys |
| Statement (5): Local counsel | Angela B. Hughes, NC Bar No. 44556, appearing and accepting service |
| Statement (6): Discipline | No public discipline; no revoked admission |
| Statement (7): Fee | $225 payable to the North Carolina Industrial Commission |
Because this is an agency case, the $225 fee goes to the Commission rather than a clerk of court. Lena uses the Commission’s posted form and follows its mailing instructions for the original and copies.
How to File the Completed Motion
You file the motion in the same forum where the case is pending, and the channel depends on the forum. Below are the main channels and what each one needs.
- Electronic filing in the Business Court. File the motion and proposed order through the court’s e-filing system; the $225 fee is payable to the clerk and processed under the court’s rules. Keep the electronic confirmation as your proof of filing.
- In person or by mail with the clerk of Superior or District Court. Deliver the signed motion, the client’s signed statement, the proposed order, and a $225 check payable to the clerk of court for that county. Ask the clerk to file-stamp a copy for your records.
- By mail to an administrative agency. For the Industrial Commission, mail the original motion or agency form with a $225 check payable to the Commission. For the OSH Review Commission, enclose a $225 check payable as the agency directs and mail the original.
- Federal court filing. For the Western District of North Carolina, use the court’s own pro hac vice form and pay the federal fee of $300 through the court’s process; the state $225 fee does not apply.
Payment methods are usually a firm check or money order for paper filings, and electronic payment for e-filing courts. Processing time varies; some judges sign the order within days, while busy dockets take longer.
After filing, the in-state attorney must file a registration statement with the North Carolina State Bar and submit the $225 fee tracking the admission. Keep the signed order, the filing receipt, and proof of the State Bar registration in your case file as proof the admission is valid.
What Happens After You File
Once you file, the judge or agency reviews the motion to confirm it contains every statutory element. Even a complete motion can be denied, because the statute says compliance does not remove the court’s discretionary power to allow or reject the application. The court can grant, deny, or ask for more information.
If the court grants the motion, the judge signs the order admitting the out-of-state attorney for that case only. The local attorney then files the registration statement with the State Bar so the admission is recorded. The State Bar confirms the process requires submitting the $225 fee and a copy of the signed order granting admission.
The admission lasts only for the named proceeding and ends when the case ends. The out-of-state lawyer remains under North Carolina discipline for the matter the entire time. The statute also allows summary revocation of the admission, so misconduct or a false statement can end it quickly.
If the court denies the motion, the out-of-state lawyer cannot appear, and the client must rely on the local attorney or hire other counsel. A denial is not always permanent; you may be able to cure a defect, such as a missing client signature, and refile.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Motion
- Filing without the client’s signed statement, which makes the motion defective and invites denial.
- Listing the wrong bar number, which signals the lawyer may not be in good standing and stalls review.
- Sending the wrong fee amount, which causes the clerk or agency to reject the filing until corrected.
- Making the check payable to the wrong recipient, which delays processing in agency cases especially.
- Claiming reciprocity without checking the home state’s rules, which can be a false statement to the court.
- Omitting a prior sanction or revoked admission, which can void the admission and trigger discipline.
- Naming local counsel who does not truly participate, which risks an unauthorized-practice problem under Rule 5.5.
- Forgetting the proposed order, which forces the judge to draft one and slows the admission.
- Using an old or wrong case file number in the caption, which prevents the clerk from matching the motion to the case.
- Skipping the State Bar registration after the order is signed, which can lead to summary revocation of the admission.
- Listing a contact email no one monitors, which causes missed court notices and deadlines.
- Submitting one fee for two out-of-state attorneys, when each lawyer needs a separate $225 payment.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do: – Track the statute word for word, because § 84-4.1 is your checklist and judges expect each element. – Disclose all discipline, since full disclosure protects the admission far better than silence. – Verify reciprocity in the home state, because a false reciprocity statement can sink the motion. – Submit a proposed order, since it lets the judge grant the motion without extra drafting. – Confirm the fee payee with the clerk or agency, because the right payee avoids rejection. – File the State Bar registration promptly, since it keeps the admission valid after the order is signed.
Don’t: – Don’t let the out-of-state lawyer file alone, because the statute requires associated local counsel. – Don’t paraphrase the jurisdiction-submission language loosely, since dropping it can be treated as a defect. – Don’t use a name-only local counsel, because that risks aiding the unauthorized practice of law. – Don’t assume the motion will be granted, since the court keeps discretion to reject it. – Don’t reuse an old caption from a different case, because a wrong file number stalls processing. – Don’t ignore forum-specific forms, since agencies and federal courts use their own rules and fees.
Pros and Cons of Filing Pro Se Templates vs. Using Experienced Local Counsel
Pros of using experienced North Carolina local counsel: – Local counsel knows each judge’s standing instructions, which lowers the risk of a procedural denial. – A seasoned local attorney drafts the statutory statements correctly the first time. – Local counsel handles e-filing and service so notices reach the right place. – An experienced firm spots disclosure issues before they void an admission. – Local counsel manages the State Bar registration step that keeps the admission valid.
Cons of relying on a generic template without skilled local counsel: – A generic template may miss forum-specific forms, leading to rejection. – A template can carry outdated fee amounts or payees, which delays filing. – Without local guidance, the reciprocity statement may go unverified. – A name-only local counsel arrangement raises real ethics exposure under Rule 5.5. – A template will not flag a judge’s discretion to deny even a complete motion.
How the NC Motion Compares to a Federal Pro Hac Vice Filing
| Feature | State Motion (§ 84-4.1) | Federal (e.g., WDNC) |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | N.C. Gen. Stat. § 84-4.1 | District local rules |
| Fee | $225 per attorney | $300 in WDNC |
| Form | Drafted motion, no statewide form | Court’s own PHV form |
| Local counsel | Required resident attorney | Required, per district rule |
| Fee payee | Clerk of court or agency | Federal court |
FAQs
Does the out-of-state attorney file the motion themselves?
No. The associated North Carolina resident attorney files the motion and serves as the point of service, while the out-of-state lawyer signs the motion under § 84-4.1.
Do I write the out-of-state attorney’s bar number in Statement (1)?
Yes. Statement (1) requires the attorney’s full name, bar membership number, and status as a practicing attorney in good standing in another state.
Does the client really have to sign Statement (2)?
Yes. The statute requires a statement signed by the client that gives the client’s address and declares that the client retained the attorney for the proceeding.
Is the fee $225 for the motion?
Yes. The fee is $225 per out-of-state attorney, split as $200 to the Administrative Office of the Courts and $25 to the North Carolina State Bar.
Do I make the check payable to the State Bar?
No. For court cases the fee is payable to the presiding clerk of court, and for agency cases to the agency; the clerk or agency then splits it internally.
Does a guaranteed grant follow a complete motion?
No. The statute says compliance does not deprive the court of its discretionary power to allow or reject the application.
Do I list the out-of-state attorney’s email in the motion?
Yes. Statement (1a) requires the attorney’s mailing address, phone, and email as contact information of record under Rule 5.
Does the reciprocity statement in Statement (4) really matter?
Yes. Statement (4) must declare that the attorney’s home state grants like privileges to North Carolina attorneys in good standing.
Do I have to disclose an old private reprimand in Statement (6)?
Yes. When in doubt, disclose it; hiding any discipline can void the admission, and the statute defines discipline broadly.
Does pro hac vice admission cover more than one case?
No. The admission is limited to the single named proceeding and ends when that case reaches final determination.
Is the same $225 state fee used in federal court?
No. Federal districts set their own fees, such as $300 in the Western District of North Carolina, separate from the state statute.
Can the court revoke a pro hac vice admission later?
Yes. The statute allows summary revocation, so misconduct, a false statement, or failure to register can end the admission quickly.
Does naming local counsel who barely participates create a problem?
Yes. A name-only local counsel arrangement can aid the unauthorized practice of law under Rule 5.5 and expose the local attorney to discipline.
Do I need to file anything after the judge signs the order?
Yes. The in-state attorney files a registration statement with the North Carolina State Bar along with a copy of the signed order granting admission.
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