Under Rule 5.5, temporary legal services may be provided on a temporary basis if which conditions apply?

Under Rule 5.5, temporary legal services may be provided on a temporary basis if which conditions apply?

• A. In association with a lawyer admitted to practice.
• B. Are in or reasonably related to a pending or potential matter.
• C. Are in or reasonably related to a pending matter, pro hac vice admission.
• D. All of the above.

Answer: (D)

Rule 5.5 allows a lawyer who isn’t admitted to practice in the jurisdiction to provide temporary legal services if one of several pathways is met. First, the out‑of‑state lawyer may work in association with a lawyer who is admitted there and who actively participates in the matter. This ensures supervision and coordination with a locally licensed attorney. Second, the temporary services may relate to a pending or potential matter, meaning the lawyer can assist in connection with that specific matter without establishing a general practice in the jurisdiction. Third, the lawyer may appear under pro hac vice for the pending matter, obtaining temporary admission for that case. Because all of these avenues are recognized as legitimate ways to provide temporary services, the correct answer is that all of the above apply.

Rule 5.5 allows a lawyer who isn’t admitted to practice in the jurisdiction to provide temporary legal services if one of several pathways is met. First, the out‑of‑state lawyer may work in association with a lawyer who is admitted there and who actively participates in the matter. This ensures supervision and coordination with a locally licensed attorney. Second, the temporary services may relate to a pending or potential matter, meaning the lawyer can assist in connection with that specific matter without establishing a general practice in the jurisdiction. Third, the lawyer may appear under pro hac vice for the pending matter, obtaining temporary admission for that case. Because all of these avenues are recognized as legitimate ways to provide temporary services, the correct answer is that all of the above apply.