[stocksthatgoup]

http://massbbo.org/bbolookup.php

Does Allred have a license to practice in MA?
Does it matter?
Look it up for yourself.

[Wally_Kalbacken]

Every jurisdiction I am aware of allows practice pro hac vice (lit. "for this event") by attorneys who are not admitted to that state's bar, subject to certain conditions. Typically the conditions are: 1)certification that you are in good standing a member of another state bar, 2) sponsorship by an attorney who is admitted in the local jurisdiction, and 3) payment of a fee (~$150-200). In the 4 states where I practice and in the Federal Courts, you are limited to 3 pro hac vice appearances per year. I am not familiar with the specific rules in MA, but you could check the record in this probate matter and look for an entry of appearance by Allred.