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Pro Hac Vice
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Do I have to pay the fee each case in which I wish to appear pro hac vice? |
Yes. A separate application and fee must be submitted for each case in which you wish to appear pro hac vice.
| | Do I have to pay the pro hac vice fee if I am representing the client pro bono? |
No, the Court Administrator has the discretion to waive the pro hac vice fee. You will need to submit a supporting statement attesting to the indigent status of your client(s) and your agreement to represent your client(s) pro bono along with a completed pro hac vice licensing statement form. If your request for a waiver of the fee is denied, you will need to pay the fee before you receive your pro hac vice licensing card.
| | Do the pro hac vice rules apply to administrative agencies? |
Only if the administrative body has adopted V.R.C.P. 79.1(e).
| | How current must my Certificate of Good Standing be? |
A Certificate of Good Standing from another jurisdiction which is filed with an application for admission pro hac vice cannot be dated more than six months from the date of the pro hac vice application.
| | How long does the process to be admitted pro hac vice take? |
Please allow 2 weeks for processing of the pro hac vice application. Within that time, a pro hac vice licensing card will be mailed to the address provided. Once you receive the card, you will need to file it in the court in which the case is pending, along with a motion by a member of the Vermont Bar, pursuant to V.R.C.P. 79.1(e), V.R.Cr.P. 44.2(b), V.R.F.P. 15(e), V.R.P.P. 79.1(d), and V.R.A.P. 45.1(e), if not previously filed in that case. You will be notified by that court once your motion has been granted.
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Attorney Licensing
Frequently Asked Questions
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| Am I required to have an IOLTA account? |
The Rules of Professional Conduct determine the attorney's obligations in regard to maintaining an IOLTA. Rule 1.15B state, in pertinent part, "(a) lawyer or law firm which receives client funds shall create and maintain a pooled interest-bearing trust account for deposit of client funds". If, after reviewing the aplicable rules, an attorney still has questions, that attorney is welcomed to call Bar Counsel for further information at 802-828-3204.
| | Do active attorneys who change to inactive status need to file a CLE affidavit? |
Yes. Continuing legal education needs to be taken by attorneys during the period they are active. If the CLE has not been completed at the time the attorney changes to inactive status, they are placed on "Special Waiver" status and will need to complete those 20 hours of CLE before they can be reinstated. This is in addition to the 20 hours required of those who have been inactive for more than 3 years. See Section 8 of the Rules for MCLE.
| | Do inactive attorneys need to take continuing legal education? |
Inactive attorneys are relieved from the CLE requirements during their inactive period. See Section 8 of the Rules for MCLE
| | How can I get a certificate of good standing/admission? |
The Certificate of Good Standing includes an attorney's admission date as well as a statement that they are in good standing. Please send the request for a Certificate of Good Standing to Attorney Licensing, 2418 Airport Road, Suite 2, Barre, VT 05641, along with the fee of $3.00. Your certificate will be mailed to any address you direct it to be. No phone calls or fax requests, please. Checks should be made payable to Attorney Licensing. Please allow up to two weeks for processing.
If you also need your disciplinary history, you must mail a separate request for a Grievance History Report to the Vermont Supreme Court, Professional Responsibility Program, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609-0703 Attn: Deb Laferriere.
| | How can I notify you of a change in my mailing address and email? |
Administrative Order 41 requires that you inform us of any change to your office mailing address and email address within 30 days. Contact us at jud-attylicensing@state.vt.us
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Attorney Licensing Contact Information
2418 Airport Rd, Ste 2
Barre, VT 05641
Phone: 802-828-3281
Fax: 802-828-1695
Martha I. Hicks-Robinson,
Program Administrator
jud-attylicensing@state.vt.us |
Fees
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| Certificate of Good Standing | 3.00 | Attorney Licensing | | License Reinstatement fee | 100.00 | Attorney Licensing | | Pro Hac Vice License | 200.00 | Attorney Licensing | | Professional Certificate | 20.00 | Attorney Licensing | | Two Year 'Active' license fee | 400.00 | Attorney Licensing | | Two Year 'Inactive' license fee | 150.00 | Attorney Licensing |
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