I am not admitted to practice in the Eastern District of Tennessee but I need to make an appearance in a case. What are the requirements to appear?
Attach to the first pleading you file in the case an original certificate of good standing from a U.S. District Court where you are admitted to practice and submit a $60.00 filing fee. This will permit you to appear in that case only. Local Rule 83.5(d) & (j). OR, File a separate Motion to Appear pro hac vice and attach an original certificate of good standing from a U.S. District Court where you are admitted to practice. A $60.00 fee is also required. This will also only permit you to appear in that case only. Local Rule 83.5(e) & (j). OR, Apply for admission to practice in the Eastern District of Tennessee. By completing our application form and submitting a one-time application fee of $160.00, you will be admitted to practice in the Eastern District of Tennessee for any case at any time. Please note that while your application is pending, you will still be required to file a Motion to Appear pro hac vice in any cases in which you wish to appear stating that your application for admi
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