Royal Indemnity Co. v. J. C. Penney Co.

This case requires us to determine the circumstances in which an attorney’s pro hac vice admission can be revoked by a trial court. Attorneys admitted in other states, but not in Ohio, may request permission from the court to appear pro hac vice. 2 The decision of whether to permit representation by out-of-state counsel in an Ohio court is a matter within the discretion of the trial court. State v. Ross (1973), 36 Ohio App. 2d 185 [65 O.O.2d 316]; D. H. Overmyer Co. v. Robson (C.A. 6, 1984), 750 F. 2d 31. Out-of-state lawyers have no absolute right under state or federal law to practice in…