N.H. Code Admin. R. Hum 204.03

Current through Register No. 24, June 13, 2024

Section Hum 204.03 - Application to Provide Pro Hac Vice Representation

(a) An attorney who is not a member of the Bar of New Hampshire and wishes to represent a client pro hac vice in proceedings pursuant to this chapter shall:

(1) Be eligible under Hum 204.02 to provide pro hac vice representation; and

(2) File a signed and verified motion providing the following information:

a.The applicant's residence and business address;

b.The name, address and phone number of each client sought to be represented;

c.The state bar association(s) to which the applicant has been admitted to practice and the respective period(s) of admission;

d.Whether the applicant has:

1.Been denied admission pro hac vice in any New Hampshire court;

2.Had admission pro hac vice revoked in New Hampshire court or agency; or

3.Otherwise been formally disciplined or sanctioned by any New Hampshire court;

e.If the applicant has been denied pro hac vice admission, had pro hac vice admission revoked or otherwise been formally disciplined or sanctioned by a New Hampshire court as set forth in d. above:

1.The nature of the allegations;

2.The name of the authority taking the action;

3.The caption of the proceedings;

4.The date the proceedings were filed; and

5.The findings made and action taken in connection with such proceedings;

f.Whether, within the last 5 years, any formal disciplinary proceedings have been brought against the applicant by any disciplinary authority in a jurisdiction other than New Hampshire;

g.If formal disciplinary proceedings have been brought as set forth in f. above:

1.The nature of the allegations;

2.The name of the person or authority bringing such proceedings;

3.The date the proceedings were initiated and finally concluded;

4.The nature of the proceedings; and

5.The findings made and actions taken in connection with the proceedings;

h.Whether, during the last 5 years, the applicant has been formally held in contempt or otherwise sanctioned in a written order by any court for disobedience to its rules or orders;

i.If the applicant has been held in contempt or sanctioned by a court as set forth in h. above:

1.The nature of the allegations;

2.The name of the court before which the proceedings were conducted;

3.The date of the contempt order or sanction;

4.The case caption of the proceedings; and

5.The substance of the court's rulings;

j.Whether, within the last 2 years, the applicant has filed an application to appear pro hac vice in New Hampshire;

k.If the applicant has, within the last 2 years, filed an application to appear pro hac vice in New Hampshire:

1.The name and address of each court or agency in which such an application was filed;

2.Full identification of each case in which such an application was filed;

3.The date of each such application; and

4.The outcome of each such application;

l.The name, address, telephone number and bar number of an active member of the New Hampshire Bar in good standing who will assist the applicant as described in Hum 204.02; and

m.A statement that a copy of the motion has been forwarded to the opposing party or his or her attorney of record.

(b) An applicant who has been held in contempt or sanctioned by a court as described in h. above shall attach to his or her application a copy of the court's order or a transcript of the oral rulings of the court.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Hum 204.03

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Hum 200) #8814, eff 2-3-07