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1. Filing Requirements.B. Registration. A nonresidenta. A nonresident2. The motion requesting permission to appear must be filed no later than 45 days after service of the pleading, motion, or other paper.attorneylawyer may occasionally be permitted to appear as counsel in an action in a trial court of this state or before an administrative agency or tribunal in this state if theattorneylawyer first:(1) designates an associateb. In the affidavit in support of the motion requesting permission to appear in a North Dakota action, the nonresidentattorneylawyer admitted and licensed to practice law in this state;
(2) files a motion requesting permission to appear and an affidavit in support of the motion with the clerk of the trial court, the hearing officer of the administrative agency matter, or the presiding officer of the tribunal;
(3) files a copy of the motion and affidavit with the State Board of Law Examiners at the same time they are filed with the appropriate individual identified in Section A(1)(a)(2);
(4) remits to the State Board of Law Examiners the fee required for anattorneylawyer who has been licensed in this state for five years or more or certifies theattorneylawyer has paid the fee to the State Board of Law Examiners during that calendar year; and
(5) obtains permission from the court, hearing officer, or presiding officer.attorneylawyer must state:(1) the jurisdictions in which theattorneylawyer is admitted to practice law and the number of years admitted;
(2) whether theattorneylawyer is presently subject to a disciplinary proceeding in any jurisdiction;
(3) whether theattorneylawyer is under any restriction or probation in the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which theattorneylawyer is licensed;
(4) whether theattorneylawyer is now or has ever been suspended or disbarred from a court in any jurisdiction;and
(5) the number of North Dakota actions in which the nonresidentattorneylawyer has appeared during the prior three years, and whether theattorneylawyer has ever registered under this rule;
(6) the address, telephone number and e-mail address for the lawyer; and
(7) that the required fee has been paid to the State Board of Law Examiners.
3. Names and Appearances. The name and address of the associateattorneylawyer must be shown on all papers served and filed. The associateattorneylawyer shall appear personally and, unless excused by the court, hearing officer, or presiding officer, remain in attendance with the nonresidentattorneylawyer in all appearances before the court, administrative agency, or tribunal.
4. Frequency of Motions. Separate permission is required for each action in which a nonresidentattorneylawyer appears in a North Dakota state court proceeding, before an administrative agency, or before another tribunal in the state.
5. Appeal.a. If an attorneylawyer desires to appear in a proceeding before a North Dakota appellate court, and theattorneylawyer obtained permission to appear in a proceeding involving the same action in a North Dakota state trial court, administrative agency, or tribunal, theattorneylawyer only needs to file an updated affidavit with the Clerk of the Supreme Court. An additional filing fee is not required to be remitted to the State Board of Law Examiners, unless it is a new calendar year.
b. If anattorneylawyer desires to appear in a proceeding before a North Dakota appellate court, and theattorneylawyer did not obtain permission to appear in a proceeding involving the same action in a North Dakota state trial court, administrative agency, or tribunal, theattorneylawyer shall file a motion and affidavit with the Clerk of the Supreme Court requesting permission to appear. The motion, affidavit, and fee must be submitted as otherwise provided in Section A(1).
1. Registration Requirements. AC. Ineligibility for Pro Hac Vice Admission or Registration. A nonresidentnattorneylawyer must file with the State Board of Law Examiners the following:a. An affidavit requesting permission to render legal services in North Dakota for the calendar year as in-house counsel or by representing a client in an alternative dispute resolution process and stating:2. Frequency of Registration. Registration is required for each calendar year in which a nonresident(1) the jurisdictions in which theb. With respect to anattorneylawyer is admitted to practice law and the number of years of admission;
(2) whether theattorneylawyer is presently subject to a disciplinary proceeding in any jurisdiction;
(3) whether theattorneylawyer is under any restriction or probation in the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which theattorneylawyer is licensed;
(4) whether theattorneylawyer is now or has ever been suspended or disbarred in any jurisdiction;and
(5) whether the lawyer received a juris doctor or equivalent degree from a law school approved or provisionally approved for accreditation by the American Bar Association; and
(6) whether theattorneylawyer has appeared in any North Dakota actions based on pro hac vice admission during the past three years, and how many years theattorneylawyer previously registered under this rule.attorneylawyer registering as in-house counsel, an affidavit from an officer, director or general counsel of theattorney’slawyer's employer in this state attesting that the registrant is employed as an attorneylawyer exclusively for the employer, that the registrant is an individual of good moral character, and that the nature of the employment qualifies theattorneylawyer for registration under this rule. With respect to anattorneylawyer registering to represent a client in an alternative dispute resolution process, a letter from the disciplinary authority in each jurisdiction in which theattorneylawyer is admitted indicating theattorneylawyer is in good standing in the jurisdiction.
c. The fee required for anattorneylawyer who has been licensed in this state for five years or more.attorneylawyer provides legal services in this state as provided in this rule and N.D.R. Prof. Conduct 5.5.
3. Continuing Legal Education Requirements. Each nonresidentattorneylawyer who is registered as in-house counsel under this section must complete not fewer than 45 hours of approved coursework in Continuing Legal Education during each three-year period theattorneylawyer is registered and must file a report as provided in the North Dakota Rules for Continuing Legal Education.
4. Limitation on Registration. A nonresidentattorneylawyer may provide legal services under this rule for5five years or until theattorneylawyer becomes eligible for admission based on practice as provided by Rule 7A, whichever is earlier. After that time, theattorneylawyer must apply for and be admitted to the practice of law in North Dakota to provide any legal services in this state.
5. Automatic Termination of Registration. Permission to render legal services based on registration expires at the end of each calendar year, if employment by the employer filing the affidavit required by this rule is terminated, or if the nonresidentattorneylawyer becomes eligible for admission under Rule 7A.
6. Pro Hac Vice Admission Separate. If a nonresidentattorneylawyer registered as in-house counsel under this section desires to appear, either in person, by signing pleadings, or by being designated as counsel in actions filed in courts, administrative agencies, or other tribunals in this state, a separate motion for pro hac vice admission is required under this rule. However, a separate fee is not required, provided in-house counsel has registered under this rule.