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EXHIBIT A
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UNITED ST ATES DISTRICT COURT


WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
DIVISION
DOCKET NO. I 16-CV-310

Robeit Mullinax

Plaintiff,

VS. MOTION FOR ADMISSION


PRO HAC VICE
Advanced Auto Parts, Inc., et al.
and AFFIDAVIT

Defendant.

NOW COMES WHHam


" Gra"am ("Local Cocmse'l"), a mei'nber in good

standing with the Bar with the United States District Court for the Western District of North

Carolina ("WDNC"), and i'noves for the adi'nission of JeSS'a" Dean


("Applicant"), who seeks peri'nission to represent RobertMLllHnaXs Ind"dual'Y aS
Executor of tl'ie Estate of Jack Jui'iior Waugh

("Client") in this above-captioned case.

By signing this i'notion, Local Counsel and Applicant certify that:

1. Applicant is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of the State

or of the District of Colui'nbia where Applicant regularly practices law, which is


US District Court of Texas (Bar No. 24040777)

2. Applicant practices under the name of or as a i'neinber of the following firm:

Firm Name: DeanOmar Branham, LLP


Mailing Address: 302 N. Market Street, Suite 300
()H(, / State 7 Zip: DallaS,TX 75202
Telephone Number: 214-722-599o Facsimile Number: 214-722-5991
Email Address (required): 3dean@dobllp.com

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3. Applicant certifies that s/he is also adi'nitted to practice before and remains in good

standing with the Courts in the following jurisdictions:

State of California (CABN: 260598); State of Pennsylvania (PABN: 313356); MDNC, WDNC

NDOH, EDTX, NDTX, SDTX, WDTX

4. Applicant certifies s/he has never been the subject of any fori'nal suspension or

disbarinent proceedings; never been denied adinission pro /7(/C vice in this or any other jurisdiction

or had pro hac vice adinission revoked; never had any certificate or privilege to appear and practice

before any judicial or adi'ninistrative body suspended or revoked; and has never received public

discipline by any court or lawyer regulatory organization. If App)icant cannot so certify, the

applicant has attached a separate explanation including particular information disclosing the

disciplinary history or the denial of admission.

5. Applicant certifies that the client requested Applicant to represent it in this matter,

along with Local Cocmsel.

6. Applicant agrees to be subject to the Orders of the WDNC, including the Local

Rules of the WDNC, and amenable to the disciplinary action and the civil jurisdiction of the

WDNC in al) respects as if the applicant were a regularly admitted and licensed i'neinber of the

Bar of this Court in good standing.

7. Local Counsel is satisfied that Applicant is qualified to practice before the Bar of

the WDNC.

8. Local Cocinsel )ias conferred with counsel for the other parties, who have indicated

they do not oppose this motion.

9. The required fee for admission pro hac vice is being subi'nitted with the filing of

this motion.

10. Applicant consents to electronic notification.

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By signing this Motion, we so certify.

This,the 11tli dayof Deceinber , 20 18

Local Counsel APP


Attomey Naitine William M. Graliain

Bar Ntiinber NC bar No. I 7972

Finn Naine Wallace & Graliain, P.A.

Fin'n Address 525 NOrfll Maill Stl'eet

Fin'n City/State/Zip Salisbury, NC 28144

Teleplione Nuinber 704-633-5244

Fav Nutnber 704-633-9434

Elnall AddreSSbgraliain@wallacegraliain.oin
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EXPLANATION
for PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION

I sought certification in Connecticut in Docket No. FBTCV126034053S; Superior

Court, Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport, Reed, III, Kenneth et al. v. 3M Co.

(f/k/a Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co., et al). It was denied. There was an

error in the affidavit of my application. I had been involved in a prior case in the

state of Connecticut and left the case out of the application. The court found the

eror was not made in bad faith but was careless and denied the request. The court

also found that my prior involvement in the state was not infrequent even though

limited to one case because the case was pending over the course of four (4) years.

Jessica Michelle Dean


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EXHIBIT C
E-FILED 2021 MAR 09 10:43 AM POTTAWATTAMIE - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT

Rule 31.25-Form l: Application forAdmission Pro Hac Vice-District Court

Iowa District Court for POTTAWATTAMIE County


Coxmtywliere your case isfiled

1. Application

The undersigned seeks permission to appear pro hac vice in the above-captioned proceeding.
Applicant iwst coinplete all of tjie following.'
If this matter involves review of an agency action, did the applicant seek admission pro hac vice in
the proceedings below? [] Yes lx No
Ifyes, attach copies of all related documents.

a. Applicant's full name, residential address, email address, and business address.

Jessica Michelle Dean jdean@dobslegal.com


Full name.'first, nuddle,last Email address
913 CedarHillAvenue Dallas Tx 75208
Mai(ingaddress Crty State ZIPcode

302 N. Market Street, Suite 300 Dallas Tx 75202


Businessaddress City State ZIPcode

b. The name, address, and telephone number of each client to be represented.


Clayton Earl Rhodes, Jt and Donna Rae Rhodes
20412 Monument Rd , Crescent, IA 51526
402-616-2943

c. The courts before which the applicant has been admitted to practice and the
respective periods of admission and any jurisdiction in which the out-of-state lawyer
has been licensed to practice as a Foreign legal consultant and the respective
period of licensure.

[Please see attachment.]

d. Has the applicant ever been denied admission pro hac vice in this state?

€ YeS [XNO

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Rule 31.25-Fom 1: Apphcatronfor AdmrssronPro Hac Vrce-Drstnct Cogrrt,continued

f7'yes, on a separate page specify the caption of tlie proceedings, tlie date of the denial, and wliat findings were
inade. Attach copies of all related docxm;ients.

e. Has the applicant ever had admission pro hac vice revoked in this state?

€ YeS Z NO
If yes, on a separate page specify the caption of the proceedings, the date of the denial, and what findings were
made. Attach copies of all related documents.

f. Has the applicant ever been denied admission in any jurisdiction for reasons other
than failure of a bar examination? [x Yes [1 No
If yes, on a separate page specify the caption of tlie proceedings, the date of the denial, and wliat findings were
inade. Attach copies of all related docuinents.

g. Has the applicant ever been formally disciplined or sanctioned by any court in this
state? [] Yes [x No
[f.ves, on a separate page specify the name of the allegations, the naine of the autliority bringing such
proceedings, the caption of the proceedings, the date filed, what findings were made, and what action was
taken in connection with those proceedings. Attach copies of all related docurnents.

h. Has the applicant ever been the subject of any injunction, cease-and-desist letter,
or other action arising from a finding that the applicant engaged in the unauthorized
practice of law in this state or elsewhere? [1 Yes [X No
If yes, on a separate page specify the nature of the allegations, the narne of the authority bringing such
proceedings, the caption of the proceedings, the date filed, what findings were made, and what action was
taken in connection witl'i those proceedings. Attach copies of all related docuinents.

Has any formal, written disciplinary proceeding ever been brought against the
applicant by a disciplinary authority or unauthorized practice of law commission in
any other jurisdiction within the !ast five years? J Yes [x No
If yes, on a separate page specify as to eacl'i such proceeding: the nature of the allegations, the name of the
person or aut/iority bringing such proceedings, the date the proceedings were initiated andfinally concluded,
the style of the proceedings, and the findings inade and actions taken in connection wit/i those proceedings.
Attacli copies of all related docuinents.

j. Has the applicant ever been placed on probation by a disciplinary authority in any
otherjurisdiction? JYes 7No
If yes, on a separate page specify the jurisdiction, caption of the proceedings, the terms of the probation, and
what findings were made. Attach copies of all related docurnents.

k. Has the applicant ever been held formally in contempt or otherwise sanctioned by
any court in a written order in the last five years for disobedience to the court's rules
or orders? [x Yes g No

lf yes, on a separate page specify the nature of the allegations, the naine of the court before which such
proceedings were conducted, the date of the contempt order or sanction, the caption of the proceedings, and
the substance of the court's rulings. Attach to this application a copy of the written order or a transcript of tjie
oral ruling and other related documents.

1. Has the applicant filed an application to appear pro hac vice in this state within the
preceding two years? l] Yes J No

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Rule31.25-Form 1: Applicationfor AdmissionPro Hac Vrce-DrstrrctCourt, continued

If yes, on a separate page list the name and address of each court or agency and a fidl identification of each
proceeding in which an application wasfiled, inclzrding the date and outcoine of the application. Attacj'i
copies of all related docurnents.
m. The applicant acknowledges familiarity with the rules of professional conduct, the
disciplinary procedures of this state, the standards for professional conduct, the
applicable local rules, and the procedures of the court before which the applicant
seeks to practice. [x Yes [) No

n. List the name, address, telephone number, email address, and personal
identification number of an in-state lawyer in good standing of the bar of this state
who will sponsor the applicant's pro hac vice request.

DavidW.Stamp dstamp@ballkirkholm.com
Lawyer'snaryye PIN Emadaddress

Ball Kirk & Holm PC, 3324 Kimball Ave. Waterloo IA 50704
Lawyerasaddress Crty State ZlPcode

o. The applicant acknowledges that service upon the in-state attorney in all matters
connected with the proceedings will have the same effect as if personally made
upon the applicant. UXYes [1 No

p. If the applicant has appeared pro hac vice in this state in five proceedings within the
preceding two years, the applicant must, on a separate attached page, provide a
statement showing good cause why the applicant should be admitted in the present
proceeding.

q. On a separate attached page the applicant must provide any other information the
applicant deems necessary to support the application for admission pro hac vice.

r. Has the applicant registered with the office of professional regulation and paid the
fee as required by lowa Court Rule 31.14(1 1) within five years of the date of this
application? [xYes JNo

Lawyer's Oath and Signature and Certificate of Service on next page

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Rule 31.25-Form 1: Application for Adnussron Pro Hac Vice-District Court, continued

2. Oath and Signature


1, Jessica Michelle Dean , have read this Application, and I certify under
Print your name

laws of State of lowa that the preceding is

March 8 , 20 21 "si

Signed on.' Month Day Year signature *

302 N. Market Street, Suite 300 las 75202


Ailailing address City State ZIP code

( 214 ) 722-5990 jdean@dobslegal.com


Telephone nuinber Ernail address Additional email address, if applicable

' lffilirig rn paper, yovi nwst kmdwrite your srgnalwe on this forrn. lffiling electronically,you mctvhandwrde your signature
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Certificate of Service

The undersigned certifies a copy of this application was served on the following parties:
This would be sent to all counsel of record if refiled and has been attached as Ex. C to VERIFIED RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.'S MOTION TO REQUIRE PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL JESSICA
DEAN TO RESBLIMIT HER APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE WITH FULL AND ACCURATE INFORMATION

on the 8 day of March , 2021


Month Year

by [1 Personal delivery l- Deposit in the u.s. mail

Srgnature ofserver

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Section c – Attachment

State of Texas – 11/6/03 – SBN 24040777


State of California –2008 –SBN 260598
State of Pennsylvania – 2012 – SBN 313356
U.S. District Court of Texas – Eastern District – 2004
U.S. District Court of Texas – Northern District – 2004
U.S. District Court of Texas – Southern District – 2004
U.S. District Court of Texas – Western District – 2004
U.S. District Court of North Carolina – Middle District – 2018
U.S. District Court of North Carolina – Western District – 2018
U.S. District Court of Ohio – Northern District – 2018
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Section f. Explanation

I sought certification in Connecticut in Docket No. FBTCV126034053S; Superior Court,

Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport, Reed, III, Kenneth et al. v. 3M Co. (flkla Minnesota

Mining & Manufacturing Co., et al). It was denied. There was an error in the affidavit of my

application. I had been involved in a prior case in the state of Connecticut and left the case out

of the application. The court found the error was not made in bad faith but was careless and

denied the request. The court also found that my prior involvement in the state was not

infrequent even though limited to one case because the case was pending over the course of

four (4) years.

Jessica Michelle Dean


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Section l. Explanation

Iowa District Court of Scott County


Scott County Courthouse
400 W. 4th Street
Davenport, IA 52801
Beverage v. ALCOA, Inc., et al.
Case No. LACE129455
Admitted Pro Hac Vice June 26, 2019
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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR SCOTT COUNTY

LARRY C. BEVERAGE, Individually and as


Personal Representative of the Estate of
CHARLES E. BEVERAGE, Deceased, and Civil Action No. LACE129455
LINDA K. ANDERSON, and BONNIE K.
VALENTINE,
ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION
Plaintiffs, PRO HAC VICE OF ATTORNEY
JESSICA MICHELLE DEAN
vs.

ALCOA, INC. a Pennsylvania Corporation, et


al.,

Defendants.

The Court has before it the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed by Jessica Michelle
Dean, an attorney licensed and a member in good standing in the State of Texas. Pursuant to
Iowa Code Section 602.10111 and Iowa Court Rule 31.14, the Motion for Admission Pro Hac
Vice should be granted.

IT IS THE ORDER OF THE COURT that the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
of Jessica Michelle Dean is GRANTED and said attorney may appear in and conduct matters
before the Court in the above-captioned action. The appearance of Jessica Michelle Dean in this
action shall subject her to knowledge of and compliance with all State and Local Rules of Court,
as well as the contempt and sanction powers of this Court.
IT IS SO ORDERED this day of , 2019.
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Type: OTHER ORDER

Case Number Case Title


LACE129455 BEVERAGE ESTATE V. ALCOA INC.

So Ordered

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Section k Explanation:
In late 2019 and early 2020, Ms. Dean appeared pro hac vice in a Minnesota asbestos
trial, Henry v. CRA Trailer, et al., Minnesota Second Judicial District case no. 62-CV-15-
775. Although all experts and physicians eventually agreed that Mr. Henry had lung cancer, there
had been some question as to whether his disease might actually be mesothelioma (a separate and
distinct disease from lung cancer). The Parties therefore agreed to a motion in limine, under which
the parties and witnesses were ordered not to suggest to the jury that Mr. Henry had mesothelioma.
One of Plaintiffs’ expert witnesses was Dr. Edwin Holstein, a renowned expert witness in
asbestos cases, whom Ms. Dean had previously retained on multiple occasions. During the trial
while discussing his upcoming testimony, Dr. Holstein informed Ms. Dean that he believed Mr.
Henry might actually have had both lung cancer and mesothelioma, and that his treating physicians
had missed the second diagnosis. Ms. Dean informed Dr. Holstein that Plaintiffs were not
pursuing a claim for mesothelioma, but failed to inform him of the Court order forbidding
witnesses to make such a suggestion during the trial. Unfortunately, this led to Dr Holstein
expressing his opinion that Mr. Henry had both lung cancer and mesothelioma to the jury, and the
Court declared a mistrial.
Defendants subsequently moved for fees and costs against Plaintiffs’ counsel, and to
strike Dr. Holstein from testifying during the retrial. The Court granted some, but not all, of
Defendant’s requested fees, noting, “I am not going to be awarding any extra sanction, which I
would consider doing if I was convinced that this was intentional.”

Jessica Michelle Dean


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Case Type: Personal Injury


Jeffrey Richard Henry, as Trustee for the
File No.: 62-CV-15-7775
next-of-kin of Richard Henry,
Judge: John H. Guthmann
Deceased,

Plaintiff,
v.
ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND
DENYING IN PART DEFENDANT S
3M Company, et al MOTION FOR AWARD OF FEES AND
COSTS
Defendants.

The above-entitled matter came before the Honorable John H. Guthmann, Judge of

District Court, on April 24, 2020. Among the issues heard was CRA Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great

Dane Trailers, Inc. s (“defendant ) motion for award of fees and costs against plaintiff. Jessica

M. Dean, Esq., Benjamin D. Braly, Esq., and, Aaron D. Chapman, Esq., appeared on behalf of

plaintiff. Amanda M. Cialkowski, Esq., Benjamin C. Johnson, Esq., Jan R. McLean Bernier,

Esq., and David M. Burkhoff, Esq., appeared on behalf of defendant CRA. Any other appearance

was noted on the record.

FINDINGS OF FACT

1. On December 9, 2019 a jury trial was commenced in the instant case. On

December 12, 2019, the court issued a mistrial following a violation of a motion in limine by

plaintiff s counsel.

2. In response to the mistrial, defendant filed a motion for award of fees and costs

and other relief. (Def. CRA Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s Mem. in Supp. of its

Mot. for an Award of Fees and Costs and Other Relief.) Responsive and reply briefs were also

filed. (Pl. s Resp. to CRA Trailers Inc. s Mot. for Fees and Costs and Other Relief; Def. CRA

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Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s Reply Mem. In Supp. of its Mot. for an Award of

Fees and Costs and Other Relief.)

3. On March 5, 2020 a new jury trial commenced. At the beginning of trial,

defendant s motion for award of fees and costs and other relief was heard by the court. From the

bench, the court granted defendant s motion for an award of fees and costs. Only the amounts

remained to be determined. Defendant was ordered to file documentation of the requested costs

and fees and plaintiff was granted the opportunity to file an opposition. The motion was taken

under advisement on April 24, 2020.

4. According to the supporting affidavits, billing rates for the attorneys who

regularly worked on defendant s case are as follows: Amanda Cialkowski (“Ms. Cialkowski ),

Benjamin Johnson (“Mr. Johnson ), and Jan Bernier (“Ms. Bernier ) billed $310.00 an hour;

Paula Corrigan (Ms. Corrigan ) billed $195.00 an hour; and Ray Fournie (“Mr. Fournie ) billed

$330.00 an hour. (Decl. of Amanda M. Cialkowski in Supp. of Def. CRA Trailers, Inc. f/k/a

Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s Mot. for Award of Fees and Costs and Other Relief; Ex. A-F.) In

defendant s declaration, Ms. Cialkowski indicated that the rates charged by the attorneys in this

case was substantially discounted compared to what they normally charge. (Id.)

5. Paragraphs 6-21 below describe defendant s claim for sanctions in the form of

attorney s fees totaling $130,676 and costs/disbursements equaling $10,065.38.

6. Defendant requests $2,289.50 in attorney s fees for setting up and tearing down

the courtroom technology for the December trial. Defendant set up its technology on December

6, 2019, the Friday before the trial commenced, and removed it on December 13, 2019.

(Cialkowski Decl. Ex. A at 2, 5.)

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7. Defendant requests $3,662.00 in attorney s fees for its response to plaintiff s

March re-designation of testimony of James Hofstetter. (Decl. of Amanda M. Cialkowski in

Supp. of Def. CRA Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s Mot. for Award of Fees and

Costs and Other Relief.) All of the fees incurred by defendant on the re-designation of testimony

of James Hofstetter post-dated the December 2019 mistrial. (See Cialkowski Decl. Ex. C;

Cialkowski Decl. Ex. D; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. F.) Plaintiff objects to the costs associated with

the re-designation of James Hofstetter because the costs are not attributable to anything that

occurred in connection with the December 2019 mistrial and the same testimony was used in

both trials so no extra work was needed. (Pl. s Objs. to the Costs and Fees Requested by CRA

Trailers, Inc. at 6.) Plaintiff also objects to the associated filing fee. (Id.)

8. Defendant seeks $8,844.00 in attorney fees for its response to plaintiff s

duplicative motion to exclude D. Carter s testimony. (Decl. of Amanda M. Cialkowski in Supp.

of Def. CRA Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s Mot. for Award of Fees and Costs

and Other Relief.) The associated attorney fees incurred for this item post-dates the December

2019 mistrial. (See Cialkowski Decl. Ex. C; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. F.) Plaintiff objects to the fees

associated with responding to the duplicative motion to exclude D. Carter s testimony because

they were incurred after the mistrial, they cannot be attributed to the December 2019 mistrial,

and, based on the timing of the motion, an opposition was needed even if there was no mistrial.

(Pl. s Objs. to the Costs and Fees Requested by CRA Trailers, Inc. at 7.) Plaintiff objects to the

associated filing fee as well. (Id.)

9. Defendant seeks $57,150.00 in attorney fees for Amanda Cialkowski, Benjamin

Johnson, Jan Bernier, and Paula Corrigan for the December 2019 trial days, excluding time spent

during the motions in limine. On December 9, 2019, Ms. Cialkowski billed $3,534.00, Mr.

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Johnson billed $3,410.00, Ms. Bernier billed $2,883.00, and Ms. Corrigan billed $2,925.00 for

trial preparation and attendance. On December 10, 2019, Ms. Cialkowski billed $4,340.00 for

trial attendance, Mr. Johnson billed $5,270.00 for trial attendance, Ms. Bernier billed $4,340.00

for trial attendance, and Ms. Corrigan billed $2,827.50 for trial preparation and attendance. On

December 11, 2019, Ms. Cialkowski billed $5,115.00 for trial attendance, Mr. Johnson billed

$4,650.00 for trial attendance, Ms. Bernier billed $3,162.00 for trial participation, and Ms.

Corrigan billed $2,340.00 for trial preparation and attendance. Finally, on December 12, 2019,

Ms. Cialkowski billed $3,689.00 for trial attendance and work related to the mistrial motion, Mr.

Johnson billed $3,410.00 for trial attendance and work related to the mistrial motion, Ms. Bernier

billed $3,441.00 trial participation and work performed on the mistrial motion, and Ms. Corrigan

billed $1,813.50 for trial preparation and attendance. (Cialkowski Decl. Ex. A; Cialkowski Decl.

Ex. F.)

10. Defendant seeks $5,043.00 in fees incurred to conduct background research on

potential jurors in December 2019. (Decl. of Amanda M. Cialkowski in Supp. of Def. CRA

Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s Mot. for Award of Fees and Costs and Other

Relief.) On December 5, 2019 Ms. Corrigan billed $390.00 and L. Kallas billed $155.00. On

December 6, 2019 Ms. Corrigan billed $195.00. On December 9, 2019, A. Peterson billed

$620.00, K. Eisler billed $868.00, D. Pishko billed $292.50, K. Narveson billed $292.50, L.

Boris billed $897.00, M. Zapata billed $390.00, and L. Kallas billed $620.00. On December 11,

2019 K. Narveson billed $136.50 and L. Kallas billed $108.50. Finally, on December 12, 2019

K. Narveson billed $78.00. (Cialkowski Decl. Ex. A; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. F.) Plaintiff objects

to these fees as unnecessary, unreasonable, and excessive. (Pl. s Objs. to the Costs and Fees

Requested by CRA Trailers, Inc. at 7.)

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11. Defendant seeks reimbursement for $33,429.00 in attorney fees incurred by Ray

Fournie in preparing and attending the December trial. (Decl. of Amanda M. Cialkowski in

Supp. of Def. CRA Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s Mot. for Award of Fees and

Costs and Other Relief.) Mr. Fournie s fees are broken down as follows: on December 4, 2019,

$3,894.00 was billed for travel to Savannah GA, for the deposition of “D. Carter, trial prep, and

meet with “J. Hewson ; on December 5, 2019, $3,432.00 was billed for trial preparation,

meetings, and issues related to the motion to continue the case; on December 6, 2019, $1,188.00

was billed for trial preparation, telephone calls, and telephone motion hearing with the judge; on

December 7, 2019, $1,782.00 was billed for trial preparation and telephone conferences; on

December 8, 2019, $3,498.00 was billed for travel to St. Paul and preparation for trial; on

December 9, 2019, $4,422.00 was billed for trial preparation and attendance; on December 10,

2019, $4,686.00 was billed for trial preparation and attendance; on December 11, 2019,

$5,511.00 was billed for trial preparation and attendance; and, on December 12, 2019, $5,016.00

was billed for trial preparation and attendance. (Cialkowski Decl. Ex. E; Cialkowski Decl. Ex.

F.)

12. Defendant seeks reimbursement of $16,284.00 in attorney fees for drafting the

sanctions motion. (Declaration of Amanda M. Cialkowski in Supp. of Def. CRA Trailers, Inc.

f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s Mot. for Award of Fees and Costs and Other Relief.) Plaintiff

objects to the amount of time billed for drafting the sanctions motion. (Pl. s Objs. to the Costs

and Fees Requested by CRA Trailers, Inc. at 6.)

13. Defendant seeks reimbursement of $5,074.50 in attorney fees for drafting Ms.

Cialkowski s declaration in support of the instant motion. (Decl. of Amanda M. Cialkowski in

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Supp. of Def. CRA Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s Mot. for Award of Fees and

Costs and Other Relief.)

14. Defendant seeks $181.00 in parking costs. (Decl. of Amanda M. Cialkowski in

Supp. of Def. CRA Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s Mot. for Award of Fees and

Costs and Other Relief.) Ms. Corrigan incurred the following parking costs: $13.00 on December

6, 2019; $36.00 from December 9, 2019 to December 10, 2019; $14.00 on December 11, 2019;

and $13.00 on December 12, 2019. (Cialkowski Decl. Ex. A; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. F.) Ms.

Cialkowski incurred the following parking costs: $42.00 in hotel parking from December 8, 2019

through December 10, 2019; $21.00 on December 11, 2019; and $21.00 on December 12, 2019.

(Cialkowski Decl. Ex. B; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. C; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. F.) Ms. Bernier incurred

$21.00 in parking on December 11, 2019. (Cialkowski Decl. Ex. B; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. F.)

15. Defendant seeks $1,194.52 in hotel costs. (Decl. of Amanda M. Cialkowski in

Supp. of Def. CRA Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s Mot. for Award of Fees and

Costs and Other Relief.) The hotel costs are as follows: $298.63 for Mr. Johnson s lodging from

December 8, 2019 through December 10, 2019; $597.26 for Ms. Cialkowski s lodging from

December 8, 2019 through December 10, 2019; and $298.63 for Ms. Bernier s lodging from

December 8, 2019 through December 20, 2019. (Cialkowski Decl. Ex. B; Cialkowski Decl. Ex.

F.)

16. Defendant seeks $1,356.01 in meal costs. (Decl. of Amanda M. Cialkowski in

Supp. of Def. CRA Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s Mot. for Award of Fees and

Costs and Other Relief.) The following meals were incurred before trial started: $20.42 on

December 7, 2019 and $20.13 on December 8, 2019. The following meals were incurred after

trial started: $7.88 on December 9, 2019; $252.36 on December 9, 2019; $187.02 on December

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9, 2019; $252.82 on December 10, 2019; $11.98 on December 10, 2019; $70.94 on December

10, 2019; $17.02 on December 10, 2019; $34.28 on December 10, 2019; $89.11 on December

11, 2019; $227.02 on December 11, 2019; $43.13 on December 12, 2019; and $121.90 on

December 12, 2019. (Cialkowski Decl. Ex. B; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. C; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. F.)

Plaintiff objects to the meal costs claimed by defendant based on the failure to provide receipts

and because the claimed amount is excessive. (Pl. s Objs. to the Costs and Fees Requested by

CRA Trailers, Inc. at 7.)

17. Defendant seeks reimbursement of $4,779.50 for trial transcripts. (Decl. of

Amanda M. Cialkowski in Supp. of Def. CRA Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s

Mot. for Award of Fees and Costs and Other Relief.) The invoice indicates that on January 23,

2020, $3,817.00 was billed by Lori Morrow Court Reporting Inc. for trial transcripts taken on

December 9, 2019 through December 12, 2019. (Cialkowski Decl. Ex. B; Cialkowski Decl. Ex.

F.) The invoice indicates that on February 3, 2020, $962.50 was billed by Suzanne Hagen

Reporting for the transcript of trial taken on December 11, 2019 and December 12, 2019.

(Cialkowski Decl. Ex. C; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. F.) Plaintiff objects to the transcript cost claim

because the costs were not necessitated due to the mistrial. (Pl. s Objs. to the Costs and Fees

Requested by CRA Trailers, Inc. at 7.)

18. Defendant seeks reimbursement of $539.38 for courtroom technology fees. (Decl.

of Amanda M. Cialkowski in Supp. of Def. CRA Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s

Mot. for Award of Fees and Costs and Other Relief; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. A; Cialkowski Decl.

Ex. F.)

19. Defendant seeks reimbursement of filing fees as follows: $22.66 for the mistrial

motion; $97.66 for the sanction motion; $97.66 for the Carter motion; and $22.66 for the

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Hofstetter deposition designations. (Decl. of Amanda M. Cialkowski in Supp. of Def. CRA

Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s Mot. for Award of Fees and Costs and Other

Relief; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. B; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. D; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. F.)

20. Defendant seeks $116.29 in mileage, which is broken down as follows: $32.77 on

December 6, 2019; $17.69 incurred on December 8, 2019; $5.51 incurred on December 10,

2019; $30.16 incurred on December 11, 2019; $30.16 incurred on December 12, 2019. (Decl. of

Amanda M. Cialkowski in Supp. of Def. CRA Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s

Mot. for Award of Fees and Costs and Other Relief; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. A; Cialkowski Decl.

Ex. F.)

21. Defendant seeks reimbursement of $1,658.04 in travel expenses for Mr. Fournie

but there was no itemization of what the travel was for. (Decl. of Amanda M. Cialkowski in

Supp. of Def. CRA Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s Mot. for Award of Fees and

Costs and Other Relief; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. E; Cialkowski Decl. Ex. F.)

CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

22. “District courts possess inherent authority to impose sanctions as necessary to

protect their vital function–the disposition of individual cases to deliver remedies for wrongs

and justice freely and without purchase; completely and without denial; promptly and without

delay, conformable to the laws. Ayers v. Kalal, No. A19-1292, 2020 WL 1671691, at *5

(Minn. Ct. App. Apr. 6, 2020) (citing Patton v. Newmar Corp., 538 N.W.2d 116, 118 (Minn.

1995).) “The judiciary s inherent power governs that which is essential to the existence, dignity,

and function of a court because it is a court. In re Cascarano, 871 N.W.2d 34, 36 (Minn. Ct.

App. 2015) (citing State v. M.D.T., 831 N.W.2d 276, 280 (Minn. 2013).) Minnesota courts may

award attorney s fees as a sanction by statute, rule, or through the exercise of inherent power.

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See, e.g., Frazier v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., 788 N.W.2d 770, 783 (Minn. Ct. App.

2010) (inherent authority), re d on o her gro nd , 811 N.W.2d 618 (Minn. 2012); Minn. Stat. §

549.211 (2018); Minn. R. Civ. P. 11. In addition, Rule 16.06 of the Minnesota Rules of Civil

Procedure provides an avenue for the court to sanction a party and order them to pay the

“reasonable expenses incurred, including attorney fees, due to noncompliance with a pretrial

order. Minn. R. Civ. P. 16.06.

23. Defendant has the burden of proving the reasonableness of the fees and expenses

it seeks to recover. E.g., Specialized Tours v. Hagen, 392 N.W.2d 520, 542-43 (Minn. 1986)

(citing Hensley v. Eckerhart, 461 U.S. 424, 437 (1983)).

24. The circumstances surrounding the mistrial in December 2019 compels the court

to sanction plaintiff s counsel and award defendant attorney s fees costs pursuant to its inherent

authority. The reasons for granting defendant s motion were placed on the record of the original

motion hearing, which record is adopted herein by reference.

25. The court s decision is supported by Erickson v. Hinckley Mun. Liquor Store, 373

N.W.2d 318, 320-321 (Minn. Ct. App. 1985). Under circumstances nearly identical to the

instant case, the Erickson court issued a mistrial after the attorney failed to inform the treating

physician of the judge s order that he could only testify to matters within the scope of the

deposition. When called to testify at trial, the physician testified to matters outside of the scope

of the deposition. Id. As a result, the judge issued a mistrial. Id. Neglect by the appellant s

attorney was the basis for the mistrial. Id. at 326. Consequently, the court awarded respondent s

costs and attorney s fees and the award was affirmed on appeal. Id. at 321, 326.

26. Similarly, in the instant case, the court heard motions in limine on day one of the

December 2019 jury trial. At the motion hearing, the undersigned ruled that both parties were

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precluded from arguing or even “from suggesting that this is a mesothelioma case . . .. (Tr.

December 9, 2019 AM at 44.) During trial testimony on December 12, 2020, counsel for plaintiff

asked Dr. Holstein “[b]ut are your opinions about what disease he died from consistent with what

the medical records indicate? (Tr. December 12, 2019 AM at 808.) Dr. Holstein responded with

“50/50. (Id.) Counsel proceeded to ask “[w]hat do you mean? (Id.) The open-ended question

elicited the following prohibited testimony from Dr. Holstein, “in my mind, there s at least a

50/50 chance he had a different cancer, namely, a mesothelioma. (Id.) Counsel for plaintiff

conceded that Dr. Holstein s testimony violated the court s order. (Tr. March 5, 2020 AM at 22.)

The court determined no jury instruction from the bench could cure Dr. Holstein s testimony and

a mistrial was declared.

27. As in Erickson, the mistrial was ordered due to the conduct of counsel. Counsel

for plaintiff failed to inform its witness, Dr. Holstein, of the court s ruling and the permitted

scope of testimony. Counsel also failed to inform its witness that if he even suggested Mr. Henry

had mesothelioma, a court order would be violated. (Tr. March 5, 2020 AM at 28-29.) Moreover,

the manner of questioning by counsel invited a prohibited response. Consequently, the court

may sanction plaintiff s counsel and award defendant attorney s fees and out-of-pocket expenses

as it deems appropriate in the instant case.

28. Not only does the court have the authority to award defendant s fees and costs,

such an award is appropriate in this case. As a direct consequence of the actions of plaintiff s

counsel, defendant was required to incur costs and fees that it should not have incurred.

However, as the court reminded counsel at the motion hearing, entitlement to an award of fees

and costs does not give defendant a blank check. Rather, as a matter of equity, the court

informed counsel it would balance the benefits defendant received from participating in three

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and a half days of trial and its opportunity to see a significant portion of plaintiff s case

previewed against the expense associated with the mistrial.

29. Following the hearing on the motion for costs and fees and other relief, defendant

submitted a supporting declaration along with exhibits. Plaintiff filed an opposition objecting to

(1) the hourly attorney rates; (2) hours expended; (3) fees for work post-dating the December

2019 trial; and (4) unnecessary costs.

30. Plaintiff objects to defendant s request for attorney s fees based on its failure to

comply with the lodestar method for determining reasonable attorney fees. (Pl. s Objs. to the

Costs and Fees Requested by CRA Trailers, Inc. at 2-5.) However, as plaintiff acknowledges in

his brief, the lodestar method is used for determining the reasonableness of attorney fees in

statutory settings. See Green v. BMW of N. Am., LLC, 826 N.W.2d 530, 535 (Minn. 2013). The

instant motion for sanctions is based upon the court s inherent authority. However, the lodestar

method is the most efficient, accurate and fair means by which to determine the reasonableness

of a claim for attorney s fees and it is consistent with the Minnesota General Rules of Practice.

Minn. Gen. R. Prac. Dist. Ct. 119.01-.04. As such, the court will use it to guide its analysis.

31. The lodestar method “requires the court to determine the number of hours

reasonably expended on the litigation multiplied by “ a reasonable hourly rate. Anderson v.

Hunter, Keith, Marshall & Co., 417 N.W.2d 619, 628 (Minn. 1988) (quoting Hensley, 461 U.S.

at 433).

32. “In determining the reasonableness of the hours and the reasonableness of the

hourly rates, the court considers all relevant circumstances. Milner v. Farmers Insurance

Exchange, 748 N.W.2d 608, 621 (Minn. 2008) (quoting State v. Paulson, 290 Minn. 371, 373,

188 N.W.2d 424, 426 (1971).) Under the lodestar method, the following factors are used to

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determine the reasonableness of attorney fees: “the time and labor required; the nature and

difficulty of the responsibility assumed; the amount involved and the results obtained; the fees

customarily charged for similar legal services; the experience, reputation, and ability of counsel;
1
and the fee arrangement existing between counsel and the client. Milner v. Farmers Insurance

Exchange, 748 N.W.2d 608, 621 (Minn. 2008) (internal quotes omitted); see Faricy Law Firm,

P.A. v. API, Inc. Asbestos Settlement Trust, 912 N.W.2d 652, 258-59 (Minn. 2018) (citations

omitted) (after computing the hours times the reasonable hourly rate, the lodestar method utilizes

the other factors to measure the “relevant circumstances impacting fee reasonableness, which

may lead to an upward or downward adjustment).

33. The court is satisfied that the hourly rates charged by defendant s counsel are

reasonable and consistent with the rates charged by lawyers of comparable experience and skill

in the same market. Shepard v. City of St. Paul, 380 N.W.2d 140, 143-144 (Minn. Ct. App. 1985)

Ms. Cialkowski and Mr. Johnson are both shareholders and Mr. Fournie is a partner. The partner

and shareholder rates presented by defendant track the partner and shareholder rates reported in

Minnesota cases. The court accepts Ms. Cialkowski s declaration that the rates they charged here

were substantially discounted from their standard rate. Given the experience of the attorneys

generally and their experience handling complex asbestos product liability litigation specifically,

the court finds it reasonable for Ms. Cialkowski, Mr. Johnson, and Ms. Bernier to charge

$310.00, Ms. Corrigan to charge $195.00, and Mr. Fournie to charge $330.00 per hour.

34. Plaintiff also objects to defendant s reliance on shareholders and partners in

connection with this litigation. (Id. at 4.) However, asbestos litigation is a complex area of law.

Asbestos cases are typically fast tracked due to the mortality of the plaintiff, involve complex

1
The last factor is not relevant to the instant matter.

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legal issues, and potential damages exposure in the millions. Thus, defendant s reliance on

shareholders and partners who have extensive legal experience to handle this case is reasonable.

35. Additionally, plaintiff objects to the number of attorneys and staff it had at trial

and the number of hours expended. (Id. at 5.) As to the number of attorneys and staff at the trial,

the court does not find this unreasonable. As indicated above, asbestos is a complex and high-

stake area of law. At various times, plaintiff had three attorneys involved in the trial and two at

all times. Defendant is in the best position to assess the labor necessary to represent its interests

most effectively. The court finds the number of attorneys and staff utilized by defendant to be

reasonable.

36. However, not all of the time and labor for which defendant seeks reimbursement

is reasonable. The award of mistrial-related expenses must be reduced based on the

circumstances of the case. One circumstance was defendant s motion to continue the trial. Prior

to the commencement of the trial, defendant filed a motion for a continuance. The motion was

heard and denied the week before trial and renewed on the first day of trial, along with the

motions in limine. Had the continuance motion been successful, defendant would have been

responsible for the fees incurred up to that point. Moreover, not all of the pre-trial preparation

time was wasted, as the preparation reduced the amount of preparation time needed for the

second trial. Accordingly, the court subtracted from the fee award fees and costs for time and

expense incurred prior to the commencement of the December 2019 trial.

37. Consistent with the court s reasoning above, the following costs and fees will not

be awarded either in part or in full: costs for setting up and tearing down the courtroom

technology; fees incurred by Mr. Fournie in preparing for and attending the December trial;

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travel expenses for Mr. Fournie to attend the December 2019 trial2; fees incurred for

coordinating juror research prior to December 9, 2019; and meal costs, hotel parking, lodging,

and mileage, incurred before December 9, 2019.

38. Additionally the court s fee award does not include fees incurred after the

December 2019 mistrial, with the exception of the filing fee associated with the motion for

sanctions. Thus, it is not reasonable for defendant to be reimbursed for fees and costs incurred in

connection with the instant sanctions motion3, the accompanying declaration, the re-designation

of testimony of James Hofstetter, or its response to plaintiff s duplicative motion to exclude Mr.

Carter s testimony. The court agrees with the plaintiff s stated grounds for objection.

39. In addition, the court finds that defendant gained a certain advantage from

witnessing three and a half days of plaintiff s case-in-chief and Jeffrey Henry s testimony. This

advantage warrants a reduction in any award of fees and costs. Defendant asserts that any benefit

it received from previewing plaintiff s case was offset by the benefit plaintiff received by seeing

defendant s voir dire, opening statement, and cross-examination of Jeffrey Henry. (Decl. of

Amanda M. Cialkowski in Supp. of Def. CRA Trailers, Inc. f/k/a Great Dane Trailers, Inc. s

Mot. for Award of Fees and Costs and Other Relief at 3.) Both parties derived some benefit from

the first trial. However, defendant gained a significant benefit from Jeffrey Henry s direct-

examination during the first trial and its opportunity to cross-examine. The scope of his

testimony was broader than in his discovery deposition, which eliminated the element of surprise

at the second trial. Moreover, defendant gained an additional advantage from Dr. Holstein s

2
Defendant failed to provide an explanation for the travel expenses incurred by Mr. Fournie outlined in paragraph
21. Defendant has the burden of establishing that the expense was necessary. The court cannot determine whether
this was an expense for airfare, hotel costs, or both. Therefore, the court finds these costs to be unreasonable.
3
As a proposition, the court has an issue awarding as a sanction, attorney s fees incurred in preparing a motion for
attorney s fees. Such a motion is not the same as a sanctions motion to strike evidence or for a non-monetary
outcome that requires incurring the expense of a motion. For example, the fees incurred by defense counsel in
moving for the mistrial are awarded herein.

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testimony because expert depositions were not allowed in this case. To balance this benefit, the

court reduced the award of attorney s fees for the time attributed to the testimony of Jeff Henry

and Dr. Holstein by 82%.

40. Jeffrey Henry testified for approximately three and a half hours.4 Amanda

Cialkowski, Benjamin Johnson, and Jan Bernier all charged $310 per hour, as such, $889.70 of

fees associated with each for Mr. Henry s testimony on December 11, 2019, will not be awarded.

Paula Corrigan charges $195.00 an hour, as such $559.65 will not be awarded for her time at the

trial on December 11, 2019. Similarly, $947.10 worth of fees incurred by Mr. Fournie while Mr.

Henry was testifying will not be awarded.

41. Dr. Holstein testified for approximately 40 minutes5, however the court will round

it to 45 minutes for calculation purposes. Amanda Cialkowski, Benjamin Johnson, and Jan

Bernier incurred roughly $232.50 in fees associated with Dr. Holstein s testimony, as such

$190.65 of fees associated with each will not be awarded. Paula Corrigan s fee associated with

Dr. Holstein s testimony was roughly $146.25, as such $119.93 will not be awarded.

Consistently, $202.95 worth of fees incurred by Mr. Fournie while Dr. Holstein was testifying

will not be awarded.

BASED ON THE CO RT S FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCL SIONS OF LA , IT IS


HEREBY ORDERED:

1. Defendant s motion for award of fees and costs is GRANTED. Defendant is

entitled to the relief set forth in the following paragraphs.

4
The direct examination of Mr. Henry on December 11, 2019, went from 9:49 am to 11:30 am. Cross examination
went from 11:40 am to noon and resumed at 1:43 pm and ended at 3 pm. This equates to three hours and twenty-
seven minutes.
5
Dr. Holstein testified on December 12, 2019 from 10:22 am to 11:02 am.

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2. Plaintiff s counsel shall pay a fee and cost sanction of $77,996.80, which is payable

to defendant s attorneys within seven business days from the date of this Order. The sanction is

comprised of the following costs and fees:

a. Reasonable attorney s fees for trial time of Amanda Cialkowski, Benjamin

Johnson, Jan Bernier, and Paula Corrigan in the amount of $53,217.45;

b. Attorney s fees to conduct background research on potential jurors in the

amount of $4,303.00;

c. Attorney s fees incurred by Ray Fournie in preparing for and attending the

December trial in the amount of $17,815.05;

d. Parking costs in the amount of $154.00;

e. Hotel costs in the amount of $796.37;

f. Meal costs in the amount of $1,083.06;

g. Courtroom technology fees in the amount of $539.38;

h. Filing fee for the mistrial motion in the amount of $22.66;

i. Filing fee for the sanctions motion in the amount of $97.66; and

j. Mileage in the amount of $65.83.

3. The sanction awarded herein is payable by plaintiff s counsel and plaintiff shall

have no legal responsibility for reimbursement to plaintiff s counsel.

Dated: July 17, 2020 BY THE COURT:

_________________________________
John H. Guthmann
Judge of District Court

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Rule 31.25-Form 1: Application forAdmission Pro Hac Vice-District Court

Iowa District Court for POTTAWATTAMIE County


Countyw}iereyour caseisfiled

1. Application

The undersigned seeks permission to appear pro hac vice in the above-captioned proceeding.
Applicant rnust coinplete all of tl'ie following.'
If this matter involves review of an agency action, did the applicant seek admission pro hac vice in
the proceedings below? [] Yes [x No
Ifyes, attach copies of all related documents.

a. Applicant's full name, residential address, email address, and business address.

Charles William "Trey" Branham Ill tbranham@dobslegal.com


Full name.' first, middle, last Ernail address

494eiSwissAvenue Dallas Tx 75214


Mailingaddress City State ZIPcode

302 N. Market Street, Suite 300 Dallas Tx 75202


Bxtsinessaddress City State ZlPcode

b. The name, address, and telephone number of each client to be represented.


Claylon Earl Rhodes, Jr and Donna Rae Rhodes
20412 Monument Rd, Crescent,IA 51526
402-616-2943

c. The courts before which the applicant has been admitted to practice and the
respective periods of admission and any jurisdiction in which the out-of-state lawyer
has been licensed to practice as a foreign legal consultant and the respective
period of licensure.

[Please see attachment.]

d. Has the applicant ever been denied admission pro hac vice in this state?

[] YeS [X NO

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Rule 31.25-Fonn l : Applicationfor AdmissioriPro Hac Vice-District Cour(,continued

If yes, on a separatepage specijy tlie caption of the proceedings, ti'ie date of tlie denial, arid what findings were
made. Attach copies of al/ related docxmients.
e. Has the applicant ever had admission pro hac vice revoked in this state?

€ YeS ZNO
If yes, on a separatepage specify tjie caption of the proceedings, the date of tlie denial, and what findings were
inade. Attacji copies of all related docuinents.
f. Has the applicant ever been denied admission in any jurisdiction for reasons other
than failure of a bar examination? [] Yes [x No

Jf yes, on a separatepage specify tjie caption of the proceedings, the date of the denial, and what findings were
made. Attach copies of all related docuinents.
g. Has the applicant ever been formally disciplined or sanctioned by any court in this
state? [] Yes lx No
If yes, on a separatepage specify the nature of the allegations, the name of the authority bringingsuch
proceedings, the caption of the proceedings, the datefiled, what findings were made, and what action was
taken in connection with thoseproceedings. Attach copies of all related documents.
h. Has the applicant ever been the subject of any injunction, cease-and-desist letter,
or other action arising from a finding that the applicant engaged in the unauthorized
practice of law in this state or elsewhere? [1 Yes UXNo
If yes, on a separatepage specify the nature of the allegations, ti'ie narne of the authority bringing such
proceedings, the caption of the proceedings, the datefiled, 141jiat
findings were made, and wjiat action was
taken in connection with thoseproceedings. Attach copies of all related docurnents.
i. Has any formal, written disciplinary proceeding ever been brought against the
applicant by a disciplinary authority or unauthorized practice of law commission in
any other jurisdiction within the last five years? [1 Yes Ix No
If yes, on a separatepage specify as to each such proceeding.' the nature of the allegations, the name of the
person or authority bringing such proceedings, the date the proceedings were initiated andfinally conchtded,
the style of the proceedings, and tlie findings made and actions taken in connection with thoseproceedings.
Attach copies of all related docurnents.
j. Has the applicant ever been placed on probation by a disciplinary authority in any
otherjurisdiction? []Yes [xNo

If yes, on a separatepage specify thejurisdiction, caption of the proceedings, the terms of the probation, and
what findings were inade. Attach copies of all related docurnents.
k. Has the applicant ever been held formally in contempt or otherwise sanctioned by
any court in a written order in the last five years for disobedience to the court's rules
or orders? [1 Yes [x No
/7"yes,on a separatepage specify the nature of the allegations, the naine of the court before which such
proceedings were conducted, the date of the contempt order or sanction, the caption of the proceedings, and
the substance of the court's rulings. Attach to this application a copy of the written order or a transcript of tjie
oral ruling and other related docurnents.

I. Has the applicant filed an application to appear pro hac vice in this state within the
preceding two years? [x Yes [l No

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Rule 31.25-Fonn 1: Applrcatronfor AdrnissroriPro Hac Vice-Drstrict Court, continued

If yes, on a separatepage list the name and address of eacl'i court or agency and afidl identification of each
proceeding in wliich an application wasfiled, including the date and outcoine of the application. Attach
copies of all related documents.
m. The applicant acknowledges familiarity with the rules of professional conduct, the
disciplinary procedures of this state, the standards for professional conduct, the
applicable local rules, and the procedures of the court before which the applicant
seeks to practice. 5 Yes [1 No
n. List the name, address, telephone number, email address, and personal
identification number of an in-state lawyer in good standing of the bar of this state
who will sponsor the applicant's pro hac vice request.

DavidK.Stamp dstamp@ballkirkholm.com
Lctwyer'sriame PIN Enyailaddress

Ball Kirk & Holm PC, 3324 Kimball Ave. Waterloo IA 50704
Lawyer'saddress City State ZIPcode

o. The applicant acknowledges that service upon the in-state attorney in all matters
connected with the proceedings will have the same effect as if personally made
upon the applicant. [x Yes J No

p. If the applicant has appeared pro hac vice in this state in five proceedings within the
preceding two years, the applicant must, on a separate attached page, provide a
statement showing good cause why the applicant should be admitted in the present
proceeding.

q. On a separate attached page the applicant must provide any other information the
applicant deems necessary to support the application for admission pro hac vice.

r. Has the applicant registered with the office of professional regulation and paid the
fee as required by lowa Court Rule 31. 1 4(1 1 ) within five years of the date of this
application? JxYes JNo

Lawyer's Oath and Signature and Certificate of Service on next page

January 2CY 7 Rule 31.25-Form 1 Page 3 of 4


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Rule 31.25-Forni l : Application for AdmissionPro Hac Vice-Distrrct Court, continued

2. Oath and Signature


1, Charles William"rrey" Branham Ill , have read this Application, and I certify under
Print your narne

penalty of perjury and pursuant to the laws of of lowa that the preceding
true and correct.

March 8 , 2021
Signed on.' Month Day Year Your signature *

302 N. Market Street, Suite 300 Dallas Tx 75202

Mailing address City State ZIP code

(214 ) 722-5990 tbranham@dobslegal.com


Telepjione number Ernail address Additional email address, if applicable

" fffiling in paper, you must handwriteyour signature 01? thisforrn. Iffilirig electror'iically,you may liandwrite your signature
01? the form, scan the form, and then file it electronically, or, yoxi may affix a digiti:ed signature and file tlie form
electronically.

Certificate of Seivice

The undersigned certifies a copy of this application was served on the following parties:
This would be sent to all counsel of record if refiled and has been attached as Ex. D to the VERIFIED RESPONSE TO
DEFENDANTS FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 'S MOTION TO REQUIRE PLAINTIFFS'
COUNSEL JESSICA DEAN TO RESBUMIT HER APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE WITH FULL AND ACCURATE
INFORMATION

on the 8 day of March , 20 21


Montji Year

by J Personal delivery r Deposit in the u.s. mail

Signahuaeof server

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Section c - Attachment

Texas – 1999 SBN 24012323


US District Court of Texas – Northern District-1999
US District Court of Texas – Eastern District-2008
US District Court of Texas – Western District-2010
US District Court of Texas – Southern District-2010
U.S. Court of Appeals – Eleventh Circuit-2012
U.S. Court of Appeals – Fifth Circuit-2014
U.S. Supreme Court-2017
U.S. Court of Appeals – Fourth Circuit-2019
U.S. Court of Appeals – Sixth Circuit-2019
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Section l. - Continued

Iowa District Court of Scott County


Scott County Courthouse
400 W. 4th Street
Davenport, IA 52801
Beverage v. ALCOA, Inc., et al.
Case No. LACE129455
Admitted Pro Hac Vice June 26, 2019
(see attached documentation)
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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR SCOTT COUNTY

LARRY C. BEVERAGE, Individually and as


Personal Representative of the Estate of
CHARLES E. BEVERAGE, Deceased, and Civil Action No. LACE129455
LINDA K. ANDERSON, and BONNIE K.
VALENTINE,
ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION
Plaintiffs, PRO HAC VICE OF ATTORNEY
CHARLES W. BRANHAM, III
vs.

ALCOA, INC. a Pennsylvania Corporation, et


al.,

Defendants.

The Court has before it the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed by Charles W.
Branham, III, an attorney licensed and a member in good standing in the State of Texas. Pursuant
to Iowa Code Section 602.10111 and Iowa Court Rule 31.14, the Motion for Admission Pro Hac
Vice should be granted.

IT IS THE ORDER OF THE COURT that the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
of Charles W. Branham, III is GRANTED and said attorney may appear in and conduct
matters before the Court in the above-captioned action. The appearance of Charles W. Branham,
III in this action shall subject him to knowledge of and compliance with all State and Local
Rules of Court, as well as the contempt and sanction powers of this Court.
IT IS SO ORDERED this day of , 2019.
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Type: OTHER ORDER

Case Number Case Title


LACE129455 BEVERAGE ESTATE V. ALCOA INC.

So Ordered

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EXHIBIT E
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Rule 31.25—Form 1: Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice--District Court

Iowa District Court for POTTAWATTAMIE County


County where your case is filed

CLAYTON E. RHODES,JR. and DONNA R. RHODES Case no. LACV121231

Application for Admission


Plaintiff(s)
Full name: first, middle, last
Pro Hac Vice--District Court
Iowa Court Rule 31.14
vs.
3M COMPANY et al.,

Defendant(s)
Full name: first, middle, last

1. Application
The undersigned seeks permission to appear pro hac vice in the above-captioned proceeding.
Applicant must complete all of the following:
If this matter involves review of an agency action, did the applicant seek admission pro hac vice in
the proceedings below?  Yes  No
If yes, attach copies of all related documents.

a. Applicant's full name, residential address, email address, and business address.
Ethan A. Horn ehorn@dobslegal.com
Full name: first, middle, last Email address
5 Lone Oak Circle Ladera Ranch CA 92694
Mailing address City State ZIP code
302 N. Market Street, Suite 300 Dallas Tx 75202
Business address City State ZIP code

b. The name, address, and telephone number of each client to be represented.


Clayton Earl Rhodes, Jr. and Donna Rae Rhodes
20412 Monument Rd., Crescent, IA 51526
402-616-2943

c. The courts before which the applicant has been admitted to practice and the
respective periods of admission and any jurisdiction in which the out-of-state lawyer
has been licensed to practice as a foreign legal consultant and the respective
period of licensure.
[Please see attachment.]

d. Has the applicant ever been denied admission pro hac vice in this state?
 Yes  No

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If yes, on a separate page specify the caption of the proceedings, the date of the denial, and what findings were
made. Attach copies of all related documents.
e. Has the applicant ever had admission pro hac vice revoked in this state?
 Yes  No
If yes, on a separate page specify the caption of the proceedings, the date of the denial, and what findings were
made. Attach copies of all related documents.
f. Has the applicant ever been denied admission in any jurisdiction for reasons other
than failure of a bar examination?  Yes  No
If yes, on a separate page specify the caption of the proceedings, the date of the denial, and what findings were
made. Attach copies of all related documents.
g. Has the applicant ever been formally disciplined or sanctioned by any court in this
state?  Yes  No
If yes, on a separate page specify the nature of the allegations, the name of the authority bringing such
proceedings, the caption of the proceedings, the date filed, what findings were made, and what action was
taken in connection with those proceedings. Attach copies of all related documents.
h. Has the applicant ever been the subject of any injunction, cease-and-desist letter,
or other action arising from a finding that the applicant engaged in the unauthorized
practice of law in this state or elsewhere?  Yes  No
If yes, on a separate page specify the nature of the allegations, the name of the authority bringing such
proceedings, the caption of the proceedings, the date filed, what findings were made, and what action was
taken in connection with those proceedings. Attach copies of all related documents.
i. Has any formal, written disciplinary proceeding ever been brought against the
applicant by a disciplinary authority or unauthorized practice of law commission in
any other jurisdiction within the last five years?  Yes  No
If yes, on a separate page specify as to each such proceeding: the nature of the allegations, the name of the
person or authority bringing such proceedings, the date the proceedings were initiated and finally concluded,
the style of the proceedings, and the findings made and actions taken in connection with those proceedings.
Attach copies of all related documents.
j. Has the applicant ever been placed on probation by a disciplinary authority in any
other jurisdiction?  Yes  No
If yes, on a separate page specify the jurisdiction, caption of the proceedings, the terms of the probation, and
what findings were made. Attach copies of all related documents.
k. Has the applicant ever been held formally in contempt or otherwise sanctioned by
any court in a written order in the last five years for disobedience to the court’s rules
or orders?  Yes  No
If yes, on a separate page specify the nature of the allegations, the name of the court before which such
proceedings were conducted, the date of the contempt order or sanction, the caption of the proceedings, and
the substance of the court's rulings. Attach to this application a copy of the written order or a transcript of the
oral ruling and other related documents.
l. Has the applicant filed an application to appear pro hac vice in this state within the
preceding two years?  Yes  No

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If yes, on a separate page list the name and address of each court or agency and a full identification of each
proceeding in which an application was filed, including the date and outcome of the application. Attach
copies of all related documents.
m. The applicant acknowledges familiarity with the rules of professional conduct, the
disciplinary procedures of this state, the standards for professional conduct, the
applicable local rules, and the procedures of the court before which the applicant
seeks to practice.  Yes  No
n. List the name, address, telephone number, email address, and personal
identification number of an in-state lawyer in good standing of the bar of this state
who will sponsor the applicant's pro hac vice request.
David W. Stamp dstamp@ballkirkholm.com
Lawyer’s name PIN Email address
Ball Kirk & Holm PC, 3324 Kimball Ave. Waterloo IA 50704
Lawyer’s address City State ZIP code

o. The applicant acknowledges that service upon the in-state attorney in all matters
connected with the proceedings will have the same effect as if personally made
upon the applicant.  Yes  No

p. If the applicant has appeared pro hac vice in this state in five proceedings within the
preceding two years, the applicant must, on a separate attached page, provide a
statement showing good cause why the applicant should be admitted in the present
proceeding.
q. On a separate attached page the applicant must provide any other information the
applicant deems necessary to support the application for admission pro hac vice.
r. Has the applicant registered with the office of professional regulation and paid the
fee as required by Iowa Court Rule 31.14(11) within five years of the date of this
application?  Yes  No

Lawyer’s Oath and Signature and Certificate of Service on next page

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Rule 31.25—Form 1: Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice--District Court, continued

2. Oath and Signature


I, Ethan A. Horn , have read this Application, and I certify under
Print your name
penalty of perjury and pursuant to the laws of the State of Iowa that the preceding is
true and correct.
March 8 , 20 21
Signed on: Month Day Year Your signature*
302 N. Market Street, Suite 300 Dallas Tx 75202
Mailing address City State ZIP code

( 214 ) 722-5990 ehorn@dobslegal.com


Telephone number Email address Additional email address, if applicable

* If filing in paper, you must handwrite your signature on this form. If filing electronically, you may handwrite your signature
on the form, scan the form, and then file it electronically, or, you may affix a digitized signature and file the form
electronically.

Certificate of Service
The undersigned certifies a copy of this application was served on the following parties:
This would be sent to all counsel of record if refiled and has been attached as Ex. C to the VERIFIED RESPONSE TO
DEFENDANTS FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.’S MOTION TO REQUIRE
PLAINTIFFS’ COUNSEL JESSICA DEAN TO RESBUMIT HER APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE WITH
FULL AND ACCURATE INFORMATION

on the 8 day of March , 20 21


Month Year

by  Personal delivery Deposit in the U.S. mail

Signature of server

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Section c - Courts

State of California -1997 -SBN 190296


USDC Northern District of California - 2014
USDC Central District of California - 1997
USDC Southern District of California – 2013
USDC Western District of North Carolina – 2020
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Section l. Continued

Iowa District Court of Scott County


Scott County Courthouse
400 W. 4th Street
Davenport, IA 52801
Beverage v. ALCOA, Inc., et al.
Case No. LACE129455
Admitted Pro Hac Vice June 26, 2019
(see attached documentation)
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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR SCOTT COUNTY

LARRY C. BEVERAGE, Individually and as


Personal Representative of the Estate of
CHARLES E. BEVERAGE, Deceased, and Civil Action No. LACE129455
LINDA K. ANDERSON, and BONNIE K.
VALENTINE,
ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION
Plaintiffs, PRO HAC VICE OF ATTORNEY
ETHAN A. HORN
vs.

ALCOA, INC. a Pennsylvania Corporation, et


al.,

Defendants.

The Court has before it the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed by Ethan A. Horn,
an attorney licensed and a member in good standing in the State of California. Pursuant to Iowa
Code Section 602.10111 and Iowa Court Rule 31.14, the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
should be granted.

IT IS THE ORDER OF THE COURT that the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
of Ethan A. Horn is GRANTED and said attorney may appear in and conduct matters before the
Court in the above-captioned action. The appearance of Ethan A. Horn in this action shall subject
him to knowledge of and compliance with all State and Local Rules of Court, as well as the
contempt and sanction powers of this Court.
IT IS SO ORDERED this day of , 2019.
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State of Iowa Courts

Type: OTHER ORDER

Case Number Case Title


LACE129455 BEVERAGE ESTATE V. ALCOA INC.

So Ordered

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