Get NJ CN 10521 Pro Hac Vice 2005-2024

An attorney appearing in a case or adversary proceeding may request to withdraw as counsel of record for his or her client. Unless a court order or Local Rule 2091-2 provides otherwise, an attorney must file a motion and obtain Court approval to be removed as counsel.

An attorney who doesn't live, work, or conduct regular business in California can petition the court to represent their client under a title called “Pro Hac Vice.” This Latin term means "for this occasion."

Upon the granting of a motion to appear pro hac vice, the out-of-state attorney is required to make a payment of $150 on each admission payable to the Clerk, U.S. District Court.

On the court's or a party's motion, the court may either (1) dismiss any pleading that is, overall, scandalous, impertinent, or, considering the nature of the cause of action, abusive of the court or another person; or (2) strike any such part of a pleading or any part thereof that is immaterial or redundant.

An application for admission pro hac vice shall be made on motion to all parties in the matter; which shall contain the following: (1) In both civil and criminal actions, the motion shall be supported by an affidavit or certification of the attorney stating that: (A) the attorney is a member in good standing of the bar ...

This Note explains who may file a motion to dismiss, when they may file the motion, and the available defenses (grounds) to assert, including lack of subject matter or personal jurisdiction, insufficient process or service of process, failure to state a claim on which relief may be granted, and failure to join a ...

An attorney who has entered an appearance for a party must file a motion to be relieved as counsel when another attorney is not being substituted. Notice of such motion, including the date of the hearing, shall be given to the client to afford an opportunity to be heard on the motion.

4:60-18 (attachment actions), an action may be dismissed by the plaintiff without court order by filing a notice of dismissal at any time before service by the adverse party of an answer or of a motion for summary judgment, whichever first occurs; or by filing a stipulation of dismissal specifying the claim or claims ...