Legal Question in Constitutional Law in California

Torts and State of Practice

Can a attorney file a tort in a state he or she is not licened in?


Asked on 11/10/08, 7:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Torts and State of Practice

Attorneys who are licensed in one state can be admitted in others "pro hac vice", which essentially means for one particular case at a time. Normally this would be done after the case is filed, but in some states the pro hac vice application might be accepted along with the complaint.

Additionally, a lawyer can file a lawsuit on her own behalf in any state as a pro per litigant, just as non-lawyers can do.

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Answered on 11/10/08, 8:06 pm


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