APEC economy: United States of America; Jurisdiction: New Hampshire
Temporary practice ('fly-in, fly-out' practice)
There is no express rule allowing temporary practice by foreign lawyers.
Limited licensing of foreign lawyers (foreign legal consultant rules)
A foreign lawyer cannot obtain a limited licence entitling them to offer advisory services in foreign and international law (ie become a foreign legal consultant).
Full licensing
A foreign lawyer cannot obtain a full licence to practise law in this jurisdiction.
Commercial association between lawyers and law firms
In this jurisdiction:
- local lawyers may be employed by another local lawyer of a local firm;
- local lawyers may be employed by a foreign lawyer or foreign firm;
- foreign lawyers may not provide services in some other form of commercial association with local lawyers;
- foreign firms are not permitted to establish a commercial presence (a permanent office) to offer advisory services in foreign and international law.
Other regulatory issues
In this jurisdiction:
- foreign lawyers cannot establish an office in the absence of enabling legislation;
- there are specific rules in relation to advertising. These rules are New Hampshire Rules of Professional Conduct 7.1 – 7.5;
- there are specific rules in relation to use of names by lawyers or law firms. These rules are New Hampshire Rules of Professional Conduct 7.5.
Contacts
| Category | Name | Website or other contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Organisation(s) that controls licensing of lawyers | New Hampshire Supreme Court Attorney Discipline Office | www.courts.state.nh.us |
| Peak professional association representing the legal profession | NH Bar Association | www.nhbar.org |