Opinion
CV-23-04-GF-BMM
04-06-2023
ORDER
BRIAN MORRIS, CHIEF DISTRICT JUDGE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
Plaintiff has moved for an order allowing Geoffrey M. Waguespack, Esq., and Dean S. Rauchwerger, Esq. to appear pro hac vice in this case with Matthew I. Sack, Esq., designated as local counsel. (Docs. 10 and 11.) The applications of Mr. Waguespack and Mr. Rauchwerger appear to be in compliance with L.R. 83.1(d).
IT IS ORDERED:
Plaintiff's motions to allow Mr. Waguespack and Mr. Rauchwerger to appear on their behalf (Docs. 10 and 11) are GRANTED, subject to the following conditions:
1. Local counsel shall exercise the responsibilities required by L.R. 83.1(d)(5) and must be designated as lead counsel or as co-lead counsel;
2. Only one attorney appearing pro hac vice may act as co-lead counsel;
3. Mr. Waguespack and Mr. Rauchwerger must each do their own work. Each must do their own writing, sign their own pleadings, motions, briefs, and, if designated co-lead counsel, must appear and participate personally in all proceedings before the Court;
4. The Applicant Attorney shall take steps to register in the Court's electronic filing system (“CM-ECF”). Further information is available on the Court's website, www.mtd.uscourts.gov.
5. Local counsel shall also sign all such pleadings, motions and briefs and other documents served or filed; and
6. Admission is personal to Mr. Waguespack and Mr. Rauchwerger, not the law firm they work for.
7. Local counsel will provide a copy of this order to pro hac counsel.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:
Each applicant shall file, within fifteen (15) days from the date of this Order, an acknowledgment and acceptance of their admission under the terms set forth above.