Minnesota Multijurisdictional Practice (MJP)

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

Minnesota Rule 5.5 generally tracks ABA Model Rule 5.5. House counsel with more than temporary presence must obtain a Rule 9 or Rule 10 license.

Temporary practice

Temporary services under Rule 5.5(c) typically include association with Minnesota counsel, tribunal-related work with 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.