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Verified Application For Association Of Counsel Form. This is a Nevada form and can be use in Clark County.
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PROCEDURE FOR ASSOCIATION OF
COUNSEL PURSUANT TO SCR 42
THIS APPLICATION IS NOT FOR USE IN FEDERAL COURTS.
DO NOT CHANGE OR OMIT ANY WORDING ON THE APPLICATION.
Filing the Verified Application with the State Bar of Nevada
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Your application MUST be filed with the State Bar of Nevada before filing the Motion to
Associate with the court.
The application must include the following:
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Original and one (1) copy of the application. DO NOT CHANGE ANY WORDING
ON THE APPLICATION.
Original and one (1) copy of a current Certificate(s) of Good Standing from every
jurisdiction, where the Petitioner is licensed. Certificates of Good Standing from Federal
Courts in which the Petitioner is licensed are not necessary. The Certificate of Good
Standing must be issued within the past 30 days.
Non-refundable fee of $500 payable to the State Bar of Nevada.
Mail your application to: State Bar of Nevada 600 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 891041563.
DO NOT LIST FEDERAL CASES UNDER #11.
Question #11: You must list all prior applications within the past three years which the
petitioner or any member of Petitioners firm has/have submitted.
If you are unsure about prior applications, please call 702-317-1424 and we will help you.
Review and Processing
The processor will review your application for completeness. If an application is deficient, it will
be returned to Nevada counsel for correction.
Please pay particular attention to the following areas:
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Item 1 This must include the Petitioner’s residential address. There are no exceptions.
Item 12 Please ensure the name on this line corresponds with the signature on the
Nevada Counsel consent page.
Be sure both signatures are notarized.
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Although we provide captions for each court, please use only the one in which your case
is filed.
The completed application will be processed within 7 – 10 days of receipt. All original
documents will be returned to local counsel accompanied by a State Bar Statement. Among other
things, the Statement will indicate the number of previous applications filed in the preceding
three years by the applicant and/or other members of the applicant’s firm.
Expedited Service
For an additional $100 we will process your completed application within 24 hours. You must
call Member Services in advance if you would like to take advantage of this service. Please
include a self addressed/prepaid Federal Express/UPS envelope if you would like your
application returned overnight.
Limitations and Burden on Applicant
SCR 42 allows five applications from the petitioner within the past three years. Excess
applications must be accompanied by an affidavit setting forth the special circumstances and
good cause. The original notarized affidavit plus one (1) copy must be submitted with the
original application. We can provide sample affidavits should the need arise.
Motion to Associate
The motion to associate shall be filed with the court where the cause is pending by the Nevada
counsel associated with the applicant, together with proof of service by mail of a copy of the
motion on all parties in accordance with Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure
Nevada counsel must move the court for an order granting the applicant’s admission.
The motion must include the following exhibits:
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Original Application
Original Certificate(s) of Good Standing
Original State Bar Statement
Order Admitting to Practice
Nevada counsel must serve upon the State Bar of Nevada a file-stamped copy of the order
granting or denying the admission within 30 days.
Renewal of Application
On or before the anniversary date of the filing of the verified application with the State Bar of
Nevada, the Nevada counsel of record must certify to the State Bar of Nevada, whether:
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(a) the out-of-state counsel continues to act as counsel in the cause; or
(b) such cause has been fully adjudicated.
Any out-of-state counsel who continues to act as counsel in the cause shall remit to the State Bar
of Nevada an annual $500 fee within thirty (30) days of the anniversary date. Your anniversary
date is the date the application was received at the State Bar of Nevada.
Please calendar this date.
Failure to Renew
Pursuant to SCR 42 (10), any out-of-state counsel who continues to act as counsel in a cause and
fails to pay the renewal fees as set forth in SCR 42 (9), shall be suspended from appearance in
any cause upon expiration of a period of thirty (30) days after the anniversary date.
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VAPP
DISTRICT COURT
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA
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Plaintiff,
vs.
Defendant.
Case No.
Dept. No.
VERIFIED APPLICATION FOR ASSOCIATION
OF COUNSEL UNDER NEVADA SUPREME COURT RULE 42
, Petitioner, respectfully represents:
First
Middle Name
Last
1. Petitioner resides at
Street Address
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City
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County
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State
Zip Code
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Telephone
2. Petitioner is an attorney at law and a member of the law firm of:
with offices at
Street Address
,
City
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)
,
County
,
State
Zip Code
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Telephone
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3. Petitioner has been retained personally or as a member of the above named law firm by
to provide legal representation in
connection with the above-entitled matter now pending before the above referenced court.
4. Since
of _____, petitioner has been, and presently is, a member of good standing of
the bar of the highest court of the State of
where petitioner regularly practices
law.
5. Petitioner was admitted to practice before the following United States District Courts, United
States Circuit Courts of Appeal, the Supreme Court of the United States, and/or courts of other states
on the dates indicated for each, and is presently a member in good standing of the bars of said Courts:
DATE ADMITTED
6. Petitioner is not currently suspended or disbarred in any court except as hereinafter provided
(Give particulars; e.g., Court, jurisdiction, date):
7. Petitioner is not currently subject to any disciplinary proceedings by any organization with
authority at law except as hereinafter provided (give particulars, e.g. court, discipline authority, date,
status):
8. Petitioner has never received public discipline including, but not limited to, suspension or
disbarment, by any organization with authority to discipline attorneys at law except as hereinafter
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provided (give particulars, e.g. court, discipline authority, date, status):
9. Petitioner has never had any certificate or privilege to appear and practice before any regulatory
administrative body suspended or revoked except as hereinafter provided (give particulars, e.g. date,
administrative body, date of suspension or reinstatement):
10. Petitioner, either by resignation, withdrawal, or otherwise, has never terminated or attempted to
terminate Petitioner's office as an attorney in order to avoid administrative, disciplinary, disbarment,
or suspension proceedings except as hereinafter provided;
11. Petitioner or any member of Petitioner’s firm with which Petitioner is associated has/have
filed application(s) to appear as counsel under Supreme Court Rule 42 during the past three (3) years
in the following matters: (do not include Federal Pro Hacs)
Date of
Application
Cause
Title of Court
Administrative Body
or Arbitrator
Was Application
Granted or
Denied
(If necessary, please attach a statement of additional applications)
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12. Nevada Counsel of Record for Petition in this matter is:
, who has offices at
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
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Street Address
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City
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Zip Code
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County
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Phone Number
13. The following accurately represents the names and addresses of each party in this matter,
WHETHER OR NOT REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL, and the names and addresses of each
counsel of record who appeared for said parties:
NAME
MAILING ADDRESSS
14. Petitioner agrees to comply with the provisions of Nevada Supreme Court Rule 42(3) and (13)
and Petitioner consents to the jurisdiction of the courts and disciplinary boards of the State of
Nevada in accordance with provisions as set forth in SCR 42(3) and (13). Petitioner respectfully
requests that Petitioner be admitted to practice in the above-entitled court FOR THE PURPOSES OF
THIS MATTER ONLY.
15. Petitioner has disclosed in writing to the client that the applicant is not admitted to practice in
this jurisdiction and that the client has consented to such representation.
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I,
, do hereby swear/affirm under penalty of perjury that the assertions of
this application are true:
That I am the Petitioner in the above entitled matter; that I have read the foregoing and know the
contents thereof; that the same is true of my own knowledge except as to those matters therein stated
on information and belief, and as to the matter I believe them to be true.
That I further certify that I am subject to the jurisdiction of the Courts and disciplinary boards of
this state with respect to the law of this state governing the conduct of attorneys to the same extent
as a member of the State Bar of Nevada; that I understand and shall comply with the standards of
professional conduct required by members of the State Bar of Nevada; and that I am subject to the
disciplinary jurisdiction to the State Bar of Nevada with respect to any of my actions occurring in
the course of such appearance.
DATED this
day of
, 20
Petitioner/Affiant
STATE OF
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COUNTY OF
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this
day of
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Notary Public
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I
hereby consent as Nevada Counsel of Record to the
designation of Petitioner to associate in this cause pursuant to SCR 42.
DATED this
day of
, 20
Counsel of Record
STATE OF
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COUNTY OF
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this
day of
, 20
Notary Public
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BEFORE THE
STATE OF NEVADA
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IN THE MATTER OF
Docket No.
VERIFIED APPLICATION FOR
ASSOCIATION OF COUNSEL UNDER
NEVADA SUPREME COURT RULE 42
, Petitioner, respectfully represents:
First
Middle Name
Last
1. Petitioner resides at
Street Address
,
,
City
County
, (
Zip Code
)
State
.
Telephone
2. Petitioner is an attorney at law and a member of the law firm of
with offices at
Street Address
,
City
County
,(
Zip
,
)
Telephone
State
.
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CASE NO.
IN THE JUSTICE COURT,
COUNTY OF
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v.
TOWNSHIP
, STATE OF NEVADA
VERIFIED APPLICATION FOR
ASSOCIATION OF COUNSEL UNDER
NEVADA SUPREME COURT RULE 42
, Petitioner, respectfully represents:
First
Middle Name
Last
1. Petitioner resides at
Street Address
,
City
County
,(
State
)
Zip Code
Telephone
2. Petitioner is an attorney at law and a member of the law firm of
with offices at
Street Address
,
City
Zip
,
County
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Telephone
State
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CASE NO.
DEPT NO.
IN THE
JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF
THE STATE OF NEVADA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
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VERIFIED APPLICATION FOR
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ASSOCIATION OF COUNSEL UNDER
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NEVADA SUPREME COURT RULE 42
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vs.
, Petitioner, respectfully represents:
First
Middle Name
Last
1. Petitioner resides at
Street Address
,
City
,
County
, (
State
)
Zip Code
Telephone
2. Petitioner is an attorney at law and a member of the law firm of
with offices at
Street Address
,
City
,(
Zip
,
County
,
State
)
Telephone
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA
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v.
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No.
VERIFIED APPLICATION FOR
ASSOCIATION OF COUNSEL UNDER
NEVADA SUPREME COURT RULE 42
, Petitioner, respectfully represents:
First
Middle Name
Last
1. Petitioner resides at
Street Address
,
City
,
County
, (
Zip Code
State
)
Telephone
2. Petitioner is an attorney at law and a member of the law firm of
with offices at
Street Address
,
City
County
,(
Zip
,
State
)
Telephone
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CODE 4255
IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WASHOE
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Plaintiff,
Case No.
vs.
Dept. No.
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Defendant.
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VERIFIED APPLICATION FOR ASSOCIATION OF COUNSEL UNDER
NEVADA SUPREME COURT RULE 42
, Petitioner, respectfully represents:
First
Middle Name
Last
1. Petitioner resides at
Street Address
,
City
,
County
, (
State
)
Zip Code
Telephone
2. Petitioner is an attorney at law and a member of the law firm of
with offices at
Street Address
,
City
Zip
,
County
,
State
,(
)
Telephone
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