2006-09-09 04:07:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Does the yankee lawyer have recip with the fine Southern state he wishes to practice in. He may be only to enter a case pro hoc vice, that is as a consultant.
2006-09-09 04:10:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If that lawyer is able to practice in that state would need to be the first question. After that look at some of the things I figured out the hardway. Even from county to county a lawyer may not have as good of a report (sp?) as a lawyer who practices in that county all the time. Find a lawyer who only works in that area. They will have more connections and know more about how the judges and DA works and what not.
2006-09-09 11:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by rdwoelfe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lawyer can only practice in states that they have passed the bar and been licensed to practice in, unless they get special permission from the judge in the jurisdiction they want to represent someone and then it is only a one time thing. Most lawyers and any good lawyers don't want to represent someone in a state they have not passed the bar or ever practiced in as they are not familiar with the states laws. Since every state has their own laws and rules and even precedents in different cases it is best to get a lawyer familiar with all of these things. You can hire a lawyer in New York that has a relationship with a local firm and the local firm will do all the work and the New York firm would be he supervising attorney.
2006-09-09 11:19:40 · answer #3 · answered by Wilkow Conservative 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually that would be an incredibly bad move. While s/he will be able to get permission to litigate in that state, the judges, clerks and other attorneys will not afford him the same considerations that a local would receive. I've seen this happen time and again to attorneys from a different part of the same state. It's worse if he is from out of state. He will also never know the state law as well as the in-state attorneys will. A local person with a previous relationship with that court is worth his weight in gold. Your gold.
If the case gets before a jury, a New Yawk accent is a slam dunk verdict for the other side.
2006-09-09 11:32:59 · answer #4 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. While it is true that NYC is the most competitive market for lawyers, and therefore it is arguable that NYC gets the best and brightest, (or maybe it's just those who are willing to sacrifice life style for income), local knowledge is quite valuable. Most actions, both civil and criminal, are governed by State statutes, so unless your case is federal, the local lawyers are likely to be more familiar with the local laws, and also more familiar with the local court conventions. Further, each State has its own bar admission, so if the NYC lawyer is not a member in your State, he will likely hire local counsel to aid him/her. (There is a procedure for out-of-State lawyers to petition the Judge for permission to practice for this case only 'in pro hac vice'). It really depends on your case and the legal issues you are arguing.
2006-09-09 11:23:09 · answer #5 · answered by Michael K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As others have stated, the lawyer needs to be admitted to the bar for the state where they practice, but also local attorneys know the prosecutors, know the judges, and can best steer you toward decisons such as whether pleading in front of today's judge is a good idea, or asking for a continuance is better because you stand a chance of getting a less difficult judge. You need the familiarity of the local attorneys with the specific players in the local courts to work to your advantage.
2006-09-09 12:26:04 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because the laws will vary from region to region or state to state. And just because a NYC lawyer thinks his stuff don't stink he may not know all the variations and statutes on the law in the south.
2006-09-09 11:15:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi,,,, it would depend on the type of wise mouth lawyer came down here to show us juris prudence, in the South.....
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2006-09-09 11:17:08 · answer #8 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd agree...the yankee is probably not licensed to practice in the south...and you'd be going up against some bias even if he were. I'd maybe ask his advice on a local counselor.
2006-09-09 11:13:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes did you see the movie "My Cousin Vinny"?
2006-09-09 11:11:09 · answer #10 · answered by Bawney 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋