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All Florida bankruptcy lawyers who regularly represent clients before federal courts must be licensed by the
Federal district. An exception is made for out of town lawyers who may appear pursuant to a pro hac vice
admission, which must be approved on a cases by case basis. Lawyers who regularly clients regularly before the
court should be admitted and provide proof of licensure upon request.
| Uniform Local Bankruptcy Rule 4 provides "If the attorney fee disclosure statement is
not timely filed as required by Bankruptcy Rule 2016(b), the case shall be subject to dismissal. At the
meeting of creditors, the officer presiding shall review the attorney fee disclosure statement to insure
that the statement was filed within fifteen days after the order for relief and meets all requisites of
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The Florida Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District issued Administrative Order No. 04-6
on March 31, 2004. This order pertains to proposed amendments to local rules. In particular, this order requires
an en banc hearing (all judges present) to consider public comments. anyone who wishes to have personal comments
considered by the court must submit proposals in writing. Anyone wishing to address the court must file a
request for appearance. The Florida Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District amended Local Rule 5005-1 on
September 15, 2003. This amendment states" The Court shall permit documents and papers to be filed, signed, or
verified by electronic means that are consistent with technical standards, if any, that the Judicial Conference
of the United States establishes." Soon, all courts will require electronic submission.
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