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For counsel, from counsel

Your case. Your client. Our courthouse.

Out-of-state and foreign firms bring the case; the District brings its own rules, clerks, and rhythms. This practice supplies the local half — sponsorship, filings, standby coverage — without ever reaching for your client relationship.

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Pro hac vice in D.D.C.

The LCvR 83.2(c) motion, done right the first time.

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For out-of-state firms

Keep your case, your client, and your lead role — add the District.

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For foreign firms

A U.S. federal forum for non-U.S. counsel and their clients.

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D.D.C. filing mechanics

ECF, chambers copies, and the local rules that trip visitors.

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Ad hoc federal counsel

Appearance-by-appearance help without hiring a department.

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What local counsel does

The honest job description — and the malpractice trap of treating it as a rubber stamp.

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Rule LCvR 83.2(c), explained

The actual text's requirements, and the motion that satisfies them.

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Costs & engagement

How local-counsel engagements get scoped and papered.

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Emergency filings

TROs and same-week deadlines with an out-of-town lead.

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Referrals & co-counsel

Ethical fee-division and the arrangements that actually work.