Rhode Island Pro HAC Vice — Client Certification is a process that allows out-of-state attorneys to appear in Rhode Island courts on a limited basis. The process requires that the out-of-state lawyer obtain permission from the court to represent a client in Rhode Island. The process is governed by Rhode Island Rule of Professional Conduct 4.5. There are two types of Rhode Island Pro HAC Vice — Client Certification: Regular Pro HAC Vice and Special Pro HAC Vice. Regular Pro HAC Vice involves an out-of-state lawyer seeking permission to represent a particular client on a single case in Rhode Island. The out-of-state lawyer must apply to the court for permission and submit a Motion and Order for Pro HAC Vice Admission. Special Pro HAC Vice is a process by which an out-of-state lawyer seeks permission to appear before a Rhode Island court on multiple cases over a period of time. The out-of-state lawyer must apply to the court for permission and submit a Motion and Order for Special Pro HAC Vice Admission.