Connecticut Multijurisdictional Practice (MJP)

Connecticut Rules of Professional Conduct 5.5 and 8.5 address unauthorized and multijurisdictional practice. See the MJP hub for general background.

Connecticut’s Rule 5.5 generally tracks the ABA Model Rule framework for temporary practice and employer/authorized practice. Out-of-state lawyers generally may not establish a systematic and continuous presence for the practice of law or hold out as Connecticut-admitted except as authorized.

Temporary practice

Temporary services under Rule 5.5(c) typically include association with local counsel, tribunal-related work with authorization or a reasonable expectation of authorization, ADR related to the lawyer’s home practice, and other services reasonably related to practice where admitted. Court appearances remain subject to pro hac vice.

House counsel

Continuous employer practice is addressed by Practice Book § 2-15A (authorized house counsel). Confirm current rule text before relying on a particular safe harbor.