Pro Hac Vice Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Pro Hac Vice.

Pro Hac Vice (Latin phrase, used as a noun in legal context)

The term is Latin for "on this occasion" or "for this event". In legal terms, it is usually used to refer to an attorney who's not licensed in the jurisdiction of a specific case, but wishes to represent a client in that jurisdiction for that particular case only. This attorney would need to get permission from the court of that jurisdiction, often through a motion filed by an attorney who is already licensed in that jurisdiction. The attorney seeking pro hac vice status also must demonstrate good standing in their own jurisdiction.