Ferris et al v. Wynn Resorts Limited et al

Filing 307

ORDER granting 306 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Emily C. Finestone and approving Designation of Local Counsel Andrew Muehlbauer for JoAnn M. Ferris and John V. Ferris. Signed by Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 6/20/2023. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's e-filng system shall register on the PACER website www.pacer.gov (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAJ)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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JOHN V. FERRIS and JOANN M. FERRIS, )
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Individually and on Behalf of All Others
Similarly Situated,
Plaintiff(s),
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WYNN RESORTS LIMITED, et al.

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Defendant(s).
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Case #2: 18-cv-004 79-APG-BNW

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VERIFIED PETITION FOR
PERMISSION TO PRACTICE
IN THIS CASE ONLY BY
ATTORNEY NOT ADMITTED
TO THE BAR OF THIS COURT
AND DESIGNATION OF
LOCAL COUNSEL

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FILING FEE IS $250.00

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____----,E,..-m_il_y_C----:.,,-F_in-:-e-;-s_to_n.....,..e______ , Peti ti oner, respectfully represents to the Court:
(name of petitioner)

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That Petitioner is an attorney at law and a member of the law firm of

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Pomerantz LLP
(firm name)

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with offices at

(street address)

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New York

New York
(city)

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600 Third Avenue, Floor 20

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212-661-1100
(area code + telephone number)
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(state)

10016
(zip code)

[e-mail]
(Email address)

That Petitioner has been retained personally or as a menlber of the law firm by

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Jo_h_n_V
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__._F_e_rr_is_____ to provide legal representation in connection with
[client(s)]

the above-entitled case now pending before this Court.
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November 19,2015
,Petitioner has been and presently is a
(date)
melnber in good standing of the bar of the highest Court of the State of
Massachusetts
(state)
where Petitioner regularly practices law. Petitioner shall attach a certificate from the state bar or

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from the clerk of the suprelne court or highest admitting court of each state, territory, or insular

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possession of the United States in which the applicant has been admitted to practice law certifying

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the applicant's membership therein is in good standing.

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4.

That since

That Petitioner was adlnitted to practice before the following United States District

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Courts, United States Circuit Courts of Appeal, the Supreme Court of the United States and Courts

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of other States on the dates indicated for each, and that Petitioner is presently a member in good

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standing of the bars of said Courts.

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Court

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See Exhibit A.

Date Admitted

Bar Number

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That there are or have been no disciplinary proceedings instituted against petitioner,

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nor any suspension of any license, certificate or privilege to appear before any judicial, regulatory
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or administrative body, or any resignation or termination in order to avoid disciplinary or
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disbannent proceedings, except as described in detail below:
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(State "none" if Petitioner has no disciplinary proceedings, etc.) None.

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That Petitioner has never been denied admission to the State Bar of Nevada. (Give

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particulars if ever denied admission):

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(State "none" if Petitioner has never been denied admission.) None.

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That Petitioner is a member of good standing in the following Bar Associations.

(State "none" if Petitioner is not a member of other Bar Associations.) None.

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(formerly LR IA 10-2)

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Date of Application

Petitioner has filed application(s) to appear as counsel under Local Rule IA 11-2
during the past three (3) years in the following matters:

(State "none" ifno applications.)

Title of Court
Administrative Body
or Arbitrator

Cause

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Was Application
Granted or
Denied

None.

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(If necessary, please attach a statement of additional applications)
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Petitioner consents to the jurisdiction of the courts and disciplinary boards of the

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State of Nevada with respect to the law of this state governing the conduct of attorneys to the same

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extent as a member of the State Bar of Nevada.

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10.

Petitioner agrees to comply with the standards of professional conduct required of

the melnbers of the bar of this court.

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Petitioner has disclosed in writing to the client that the applicant is not admitted to

practice in this jurisdiction and that the client has consented to such representation.

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That Petitioner respectfully prays that Petitioner be admitted to practice before this Court
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FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CASE ONLY.

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STATE OF

New York

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COUNTY OF

New York

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Emily C. Finestone
That the foregoing statements are true.

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Subscribed and sworn to before me this
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Notary Public or Clerk of Court

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ELAINE F. GOODMAN
Notary Public - State of New York
Commission No. 01 G06277645
Quali~ie~ in New York County ~
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My Commission Expires Mar. 11, 20~ I

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DESIGNATION OF RESIDENT ATTORNEY ADMITTED TO
THE BAR OF THIS COURT AND CONSENT THERETO.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Local Rules of Practice for this Court, the Petitioner

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believes it to be in the best interests of the client(s) to designate Andrew R. Muehlbauer, Esq. ,
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(name of local counsel)

Attorney at Law, melnber of the State of Nevada and previously admitted to practice before the
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above-entitled Court as associate resident counsel in this action. The address and email address of
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said designated Nevada counsel is:
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Muehlbauer Law Office, Ltd., 7915 West Sahara Ave., Suite 104
(street address)

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Las Vegas
(city)
702-330-4505
(area code + telephone number)

Nevada
(state)

89117
(zip code)

[e-mail]
(Email address)

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