Pro Hac Vice

Reasonable Person

: (proh hock vee-chay) Latin for “this time only,” the phrase refers to the application of an out-of-state lawyer to appear in court for a particular trial, even though he/she is not licensed to practice in the state where the trial is being held. the application is usually granted, but sometimes the court requires association with a local attorney.

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