Practicing in an out of state jurisdiction or in an unfamiliar subject matter can be very complex, time consuming, and intimidating. First and foremost, practitioners must be barred in the particular jurisdiction in which they seek to practice. In order to practice in an outside jurisdiction on a temporary basis, practitioners must seek pro hac vice admission. Each court, and often time judges, have their own particular local rules that practitioners must comply with. In addition, most jurisdictions require that outside counsel associate with a local counsel who is barred in the jurisdiction.

Therefore, it is imperative for outside counsel to partner with knowledgeable local counsel who can lead a practitioner through the myriad of local practice and provide necessary substantive and practical expertise.

WHAT WE DO?

Onal Gallant Bayram & Amin PC serves as local counsel in federal and state court in New Jersey and New York and can handle matters pro hac vice before the federal and state courts in each jurisdiction. Our Partners are knowledgeable and experienced in a number of matters, including immigration, real estate, and business litigation. If you or your firm needs assistance, our attorneys can provide local services that fit your needs, including but not limited to:

  • Pro hac vice admissions;
  • Serve as Co-Counsel on matters;
  • Provide expertise for a specific subject area, whether it is substantive of procedural
  • Co-Counsel on litigation strategy and provide insights on local court practices;
  • Provide discovery support and perform research and writing;
  • Offer visiting attorneys conference space, staff support, and access to local docket filings.

Partner, Enes Hajdarpasic, previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (“AUSA”) for the U.S. District of New Jersey, where he represented federal agencies in civil immigration matters as the district’s first fully dedicated civil immigration AUSA. Mr. Hajdarpasic also previously served as an Assistant Chief Counsel (“ACC”) for the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Principal Legal Advisor (“OPLA”), where he represented DHS in removal proceedings before the immigration court (Executive Office of Immigration Review) and Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”). Mr. Hajdarpasic practices complex federal immigration litigation and removal defense.

Mr. Hajdarpasic offers his knowledge and expertise to law firms and solo practitioners in need of assistance on immigration matters, whether in federal court or before the immigration court or BIA.