an affirmation that the applicant will comply with the applicable statutes, law, and procedural rules of the state of Montana be familiar with and comply with the Montana Rules of Professional Conduct and submit to the jurisdiction of the Montana courts, the Montana disciplinary process, and the State Bar of Montana with respect to acts and omissions occurring during appearances under this rule andġ0. ![]() the name, address, and telephone number of the active member of the State Bar of Montana who is the attorney of record ĩ. ![]() the title of each state court and cause in which the applicant has filed an application to appear as counsel pro hac vice, the date of each application, and whether it was granted Ĩ. an identification of all law firms with which the applicant is associated and a description of all pending pro hac vice appearances of the applicant's firm(s) in Montana ħ. whether the applicant has been formally notified of any complaints pending before a disciplinary agency in any other jurisdiction and, if so, a description of the nature and status of any pending disciplinary complaints including a copy of the complaint Ħ. whether the applicant is currently suspended or disbarred in any court and, if so, a description of the circumstances under which the suspension or disbarment occurred ĥ. whether the applicant is a member in good standing in those courts Ĥ. the state and federal courts to which the applicant has been admitted to practice and the dates of admission ģ. the applicant's residence and office addresses Ģ. The application form must require that the applicant provide the following information:ġ. ![]() Applications for pro hac vice must be obtained from the State Bar of Montana. For purposes of this Rule, only those appearances made after November 17, 1998, will be considered.ĭ. For purposes of this Rule, “good cause” includes, by way of example only, a showing that the attorney or firm seeking to appear pro hac vice possesses experience or expertise not commonly available in the membership of the State Bar of Montana or where the attorney or firm is acting as counsel in a multistate class action. Findings of good cause to exceed the two-appearance limit are not to be routinely granted. Upon an attorney or firm’s second appearance pro hac vice, no further pro hac vice appearances are permitted except upon a showing of good cause. An attorney may not appear pro hac vice under this section if the attorney is a resident of Montana, is regularly employed in Montana, or is regularly engaged in the practice of law or in substantial business or professional activities in Montana, unless the attorney has an application for admission pending with the Bar Admissions Administrator.Ĭ. Upon written application, an attorney who is not admitted to practice law in the state courts of Montana and who is at the time admitted and authorized to practice law in the highest court of another state may, with leave of the presiding court, appear pro hac vice in any action or proceeding, if an attorney admitted to practice in the courts of Montana is associated as attorney of record.ī. Supreme Court of the State of Montana, Order 00-329, Maamended by Order AF 11-0244, Decemand June 7, 2016. ![]() For questions or additional information, contact Sean O'Connor at or (406) 447-2204.įrom the 2009 AMENDED RULES FOR ADMISSION TO THE BAR OF MONTANA
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