Local Rule 83.I.05: Appearances by Attorneys Not Admitted in the District

83.I.05: Appearances by Attorneys Not Admitted in the District.

(A) Upon motion of an attorney admitted to practice before this court, any person who is a member in good standing of the bar of a United States district court and the bar of the highest court of any state or the District of Columbia may be permitted to appear in a particular matter in association with a member of the bar of this court. A motion seeking admission under this rule:

(1) Shall be accompanied by an application and affidavit setting forth the movant's qualifications for admission and the movant's agreement to abide by the ethical standards governing the practice of law in this court.

(2) Shall include a certification by the applicant that counsel has read Local Civ. Rule 30.04 (D.S.C.) (Conduct During Depositions).

(3) Shall be submitted to this court upon the forms prescribed by this court that can be obtained on this court's Web site or from the office of the clerk of court.

(4) Shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee.

(5) Shall include a certificate of consultation. See Local Civ. Rule 7.02 (D.S.C.).

The consultation requirement found in Local Civ. Rule 7.02 (D.S.C.) is applicable to motions under this rule. It is the general practice in this district to grant motions under Local Civ. Rule 83.I.05 (D.S.C.) immediately upon receipt by the court, if they are proper in form and absent notice that opposing counsel has indicated an intention to object. Prior consultation and disclosure of opposing counsel's stated intention are necessary to facilitate this process.

(B) The appearance of an attorney pursuant to this rule shall confer jurisdiction upon this court for any alleged misconduct in any matter related to the action for which the appearance is allowed. The court may revoke admission under this rule at its discretion.

(C) This rule is intended to allow for occasional appearances by attorneys who do not conduct a substantial portion of their practices in this district. It is not intended to substitute for regular admission to the bar of this court. In determining whether admission under this rule would violate its intended purpose, the court may consider, inter alia, whether the attorney resides in South Carolina (and, if so, the length of the residence); the frequency with which the attorney appears in the state and federal courts located in this state; the proportion of the attorney's practice attributable to cases filed in South Carolina, and other factors suggested by South Carolina Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Ass'n v. Froelich, 377 S.E.2d 306, 307-08 (S.C. 1989), that, while not binding, has been adopted as a guide by this court.