Sisk v. Transylvania Community Hospital, Inc.

EDMUNDS, Justice.

In this case we consider whether the trial court abused its discretion when it revoked the pro hac vice status of two out-of-state attorneys pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 84-4.2. Recognizing the inherent power of the courts to control trials and discipline attorneys, as well as the important public interest in regulating out-of-state attorneys who practice law in this state, we hold that the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct do not limit the trial court’s discretion to revoke pro hac vice status. Because we find that the trial court did not abuse its discretion, we…