STEP 1
Secure a sponsoring attorney who is licensed to practice in the State of Michigan.
STEP 2
Create an account at michbar.org/professional/prohacvice.
STEP 3
Complete online application, which includes:
- An appearance and motion seeking the out-of-state attorney’s temporary admission.
- Certificate of good standing issued within 30 days by the out-of-state attorney’s state bar.
- Waiver request if applicable.
- Out-of-state attorney affidavit.
- Sponsoring attorney affidavit.
- Payment of applicable fees.
STEP 4
Within seven days after receiving the application, the State Bar of Michigan must report to the court, tribunal, administrative agency, arbitrator, sponsoring attorney, and the foreign attorney:
- The jurisdiction in which the attorney is licensed,
- Notice that the application fee is paid or waived
- Whether the attorney is subject to the five-case limit.
STEP 5
The attorney must submit the order granting or denying temporary admission to the State Bar of Michigan (instead of the sponsoring attorney).
STEP 6
The court, tribunal, administrative agency, or arbitrator may issue an order granting the motion for temporary admission.
STEP 7
The attorney must submit the order to the State Bar of Michigan within seven days.
STEP 8
The attorney must notify the State Bar of Michigan if the case is dismissed or closed before the court, tribunal, administrative agency, or arbitrator grants or denies temporary admission.
Note: The attorney must notify the State Bar of Michigan and the court, tribunal, administrative agency, or arbitrator within seven days of learning that they are not in good standing in any jurisdiction. The attorney also consents to Michigan’s attorney discipline system by seeking permission to appear in a case.