Rule 5.5 MJP/UPL Current
A lawyer shall not:
(a) practice law in a jurisdiction where doing so violates the regulation of the legal profession in that jurisdiction; or
(b) assist a person who is not a member of the bar in the performance of activity that constitutes the unauthorized practice of law; or
(c) allow any person who has been suspended or disbarred and who maintains a presence in an office where the practice of law is conducted by the lawyer to have any contact with the clients of the lawyer either in person, by telephone, or in writing or to have any contact with persons who have legal dealings with the office either in person, by telephone, or in writing.
In House Counsel Rule
Hawaii does not have an exception for in house counsel acting without bar admission.
Pro Hac Vice
Pursuant to Hawaii Supreme Court Rule 1.9, an actively licensed nonresident attorney by the highest court of a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia may be permitted to associate himself or herself with a member or members of the Hawaii bar in the presentation of a specific case at the discretion of the presiding judge or judges.
Admission on Motion
Hawaii does not allow for admission on motion.
Contact
Hawaii State Bar Association
1132 Bishop Street, Suite 906
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone (808) 537-1868
Fax (808) 521-7936
Hawai’i State Judiciary
Supreme Court
Ali`iolani Hale
417 South King Street
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813-2902
Fax (808) 539-4928
