Washington Multijurisdictional Practice (MJP)

Washington Rules of Professional Conduct and Admission and Practice Rules address unauthorized and multijurisdictional practice. See the MJP hub for general background.

Washington Rule 5.5 generally tracks ABA Model Rule 5.5. House counsel must obtain APR 8(f) limited admission (or full admission/motion admission where eligible).

Temporary practice

Temporary services under Rule 5.5(c) may be permitted while applications are pending or for other authorized conduct. Court appearances remain subject to pro hac vice.