Indiana Multijurisdictional Practice (MJP)

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

Indiana Rule 5.5 generally tracks ABA Model Rule 5.5. Out-of-state lawyers generally may not establish a systematic and continuous presence for the practice of law or hold out as Indiana-admitted except as authorized (including Admission Rule 6 business counsel licensing).

Temporary practice

Temporary services under Rule 5.5(c) typically include association with Indiana 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 with an Indiana office generally requires an Admission Rule 6 Business Counsel License. Confirm current RPC and admission rule text before relying on a particular safe harbor.