FL-MD — Admission & Pro Hac Vice

Practice in M.D. Fla. requires either regular membership or special admission (pro hac vice). Government lawyers acting within the scope of employment are exempt. L.R. 2.01(a).

Regular membership requirements (L.R. 2.01(b)(1)):

• Active membership in good standing in The Florida Bar
• Application listing state of residence, business address, education, and jurisdictions of admission
• Acknowledgment of familiarity with 28 U.S.C. § 1927
• Acknowledgment of compliance with federal rules and local rules
• Affirmation of the oath
• Payment of the fee
• Registration with CM/ECF

Special admission (pro hac vice) requirements (L.R. 2.01(c)). A lawyer may move for special admission if the lawyer:

• is not an active member in good standing of The Florida Bar,
• is a member in good standing of the bar of a United States district court,
• has not abused the privilege of special admission by maintaining a regular practice of law in Florida,
• lists each case in state or federal court in Florida in which the lawyer has initially appeared in the last thirty-six months, and
• satisfies regular membership requirements except Florida Bar membership, submission of an application, and payment of a periodic fee.

Temporary admission. L.R. 2.01(d): in an extraordinary circumstance (such as an emergency hearing), a lawyer may move for temporary admission lasting no longer than thirty days if eligible for membership or special admission, provided the lawyer applies for membership or moves for special admission within seven days after moving for temporary admission.

Lead counsel designation. L.R. 2.02(a): the first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one "lead counsel" who remains lead counsel throughout unless the designation is changed.