Court admissions refer to the permission from a court to practice law in that state or before that court. Attorney Gelety makes clients a priority and and personally appears before the Trial Courts and Appeals Court to argue his clients’ position. He understands the complicated litigation involved and he appreciates the need for quick, decisive and effective action when a person suffers a legal set-back.

Mr. Gelety has earned his well-respected reputation in over four decades of courtroom battles, he appreciated the need for quick, decisive and effective action when a client suffers a defeat with a previous lawyer, bringing an unparalleled level of determination to each client’s unique situation. The following court admissions exemplify this standard of attentiveness and resolve to bring about the best possible result for every client.

•    United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1975

•    United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1977

•    United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1981

•    United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 1981

•    Trial Bar of Southern District, 1983

•    United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1984

•    United States Supreme Court, 1985

•    Middle District of Florida, 1991

•    United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, 1992

•    United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 2008

Pro Hac Vice

The term pro hac vice (derived from the Latin “for this turn”) is a legal concept which allows a lawyer not normally admitted to practice in a specific jurisdiction (i.e. an out-of-state lawyer,etc.) to practice before the court for a specific case or client. In these particular instances, Mr. Gelety motioned to participate outside his normal jurisdiction as part of his commitment to personally appear in court on behalf of his clients. Based upon Mr. Gelety's background, experience and exceptionally high level of competency and ethics, he has been admitted:

•    Pro Hac Vice to United States District Court, Division of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, 1982

•    Pro Hac Vice to United States District Court, Northern District of Florida, 1982

•    Pro Hac Vice to Circuit Court, County of Sevier, State of Tennessee, 1982

•    Pro Hac Vice to United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1985

•    Pro Hac Vice to United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama, 1985

•    Pro Hac Vice to the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Maryland, 1986

•    Pro Hac Vice to Circuit Court for the County of Wayne, State of Michigan, 1986

•    Pro Hac Vice to Court of Appeals, State of Michigan, 1986

•    Pro Hac Vice to United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, 1986

•    Pro Hac Vice to United States District Court, Eastern District of Colorado, 1988

•    Pro Hac Vice to United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 1995

•    Pro Hac Vice to United States District Court, Southern District of Georgia, 2007

•    Pro Hac Vice to United States District Court, Western  District of North California, 2010

•    Pro Hac Vice to Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Pharmacy, 2011

With over 41 years’ worth of both trial and appellate experience, Mr. Gelety understands and possesses the unique skills and knowledge required when handling complicated cases. Additionally, he holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rating, which signifies the highest possible standard for legal competency and ethics, further reinforcing the level of experience and dedication he brings to each of his cases. For more information about these court admissions or outcomes of cases, please contact our law firm.