Magistrate Judge Pesto Grants Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Sherif Bishara

Magistrate Judge Keith A. Pesto granted a motion allowing attorney Sherif Bishara to appear pro hac vice in this case on February 26, 2026. The order was entered as a text-only docket entry and no accompanying PDF was issued.

This procedural step permits Bishara, who is not admitted to the court’s bar, to represent a party in this matter temporarily. The case remains active, but details about the underlying dispute, parties involved, and court location have not been disclosed in the docket.

The pro hac vice admission indicates that the case may involve out-of-state counsel or specialized legal expertise not available locally. This order does not address substantive issues or motions beyond the admission of counsel. The court’s docket has not yet reflected further filings or rulings following this order.

The judge’s decision to grant the motion suggests no procedural barriers to Bishara’s participation, but it does not imply any ruling on the merits of the case. Practitioners tracking this matter should note that the admission of out-of-state counsel often precedes more substantive motions or hearings.

The absence of a PDF order suggests the court is handling this as a routine administrative matter. The docket number and court name remain unspecified, limiting public insight into the case’s context or claims. The next steps will likely involve filings by counsel now admitted, which could clarify the dispute’s nature and procedural posture.