Effective January 1, 2006, new rules require lawyers from other states who are not members of The Florida Bar to provide certain information to The Florida Bar if they wish to appear in a court case or in an arbitration proceeding in Florida.

For appearances in arbitrations in Florida, a Verified Statement in Arbitration Proceedings along with a $250.00 fee has to be submitted to The Florida Bar in certain arbitration proceedings pursuant to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar 1-3.11. You should consult that rule as well as rule 4-5.5 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar to determine whether you need to file the Verified Statement.

For appearances in Florida state court cases, a copy of the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed with the appropriate court has to be sent to The Florida Bar along with a $250.00 fee pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.510.

Questions regarding the rules should be directed to the Unlicensed Practice of Law Department of The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, or 850-561-5840. Read The Florida Bar News article for more details.

Common questions about filing motions to appear pro hac vice - Bar News article 8-15-06