Local Rule LR83.2.7: Waiver by Court Order of Requirements for Local Counsel
W.D. La. — Attorney rule
LR83.2.7 Waiver by Court Order of Requirements for Local Counsel In any civil action, a counsel who is ineligible to become a member of the bar of this court under LR83.2.2, may be authorized by court order to appear and act for any party without joinder of local co-counsel when it is shown that:
A. The party would suffer hardship by joinder of local counsel;
B. The obligations and duties of counsel in the particular litigation will be fulfilled.