The general rule is a lawyer can only practice law in a state court when they have been admitted to the bar of that state. An exception would be when the attorney is admitted on a pro hac vice basis, where the out-of-state lawyer can practice with an in-state attorney acting as local counsel.
A certificate of good standing is a certified statement from the Clerk of the Supreme Court. A certificate of good standing is a certified statement from the Clerk of the Supreme Court that an attorney is in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar and is not currently suspended from the practice of law.
The Florida Bar Exam Specifics. Florida rules do not allow for reciprocity between states—if you want a Florida license, you will have to take the Florida Bar Exam.
Many district courts require an attorney to be admitted to practice before the state courts of the state in which the federal court sits. NEW YORK: Has reciprocity with the following states: AK, CO, DC, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.
In order to be licensed in Texas without taking the Texas Bar Examination, you must demonstrate that you: Hold a J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or satisfy each element of a Rule 13 exemption from the law study requirement. Are licensed to practice law in another state.
North Carolina Reciprocity North Carolina has reciprocity agreements with: AK, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NY, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI, and WY.
The process in Texas is not based on reciprocity with other jurisdictions. Attorneys meeting the requirements may apply for admission.
A certificate of good standing in the State of North Carolina is called a Certificate of Existence. You can order by fax, mail, email, phone, in person or online, but we recommend online. Online processing is immediate and costs $12. Normal processing takes up to 4 days, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $15.
This certificate also goes by other names, including a certificate of existence, status certificate, certificate of authorization, and certificate of status. But “certificate of good standing” is the most common way to refer to the document.