Pro Hac Vice
S.D. Fla. — SDFL pro hac vice: $250 per attorney per case.
SDFL pro hac vice: $250 per attorney per case. Local counsel (SDFL bar member, authorized CM/ECF filer) required. PHV attorneys cannot register for CM/ECF — all filings through local counsel. More than 3 PHV motions in 365 days in separate cases = presumed "general practice" and prohibited. Attorney Admission Rule 4(b).
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Member in good standing of any U.S. court bar or highest state court |
| Local counsel | SDFL bar member, authorized CM/ECF filer |
| Filing | Local counsel files (not the PHV applicant) |
| Certification | (1) studied Local Rules; (2) good standing; (3) not >3 PHV motions in 365 days |
| Fee | $250 per attorney per case |
| Limitation | >3 in 365 days = presumed general practice, prohibited |
PHV Attorneys Cannot:
- Register for CM/ECF
- File documents electronically (but can receive NEFs)
- PHV ≠ formal admission to SDFL bar
Additional Parties
Already-admitted PHV attorney may appear for additional parties by filing Notice of Appearance PHV — no additional fee. Must state initial PHV info remains current.