Case 08-36642-KLP Doc 2066 Filed 02/09/15 Entered 02/09/15 16:36:14 Desc Main Document Page 1 of 3 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division In re: CANAL CORPORATION, et al., 1 Debtors. Case No. 08-36642-KLP Chapter 11 (Jointly Administered) MOTION TO ADMIT CRAIG E. STEVENSON PRO HAC VICE Pursuant to Local Bankruptcy Rule 2090-1(E)(2), Robert S. Westermann (the Movant ), a member in good standing of the Bar of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (the Court ), files this motion (the Motion ) with the Court requesting entry of an Order permitting the admission of Craig E. Stevenson, of the law firm of DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C. ( DeWitt ), 2 E. Mifflin Street, Suite 600, Madison, Wisconsin 53703, to appear and practice pro hac vice on behalf of Appvion, Inc. (former known as Appleton Papers, Inc.) ( API ) in the above-captioned jointly administered Chapter 11 cases and in any related adversary proceedings. In support of the Motion, the Movant states the following: 1 The Debtors whose Chapter 11 cases have not been closed and the last four digits of their respective taxpayment identification numbers are as follows: Canal Corporation (f/k/a Chesapeake Corporation) (6880), Canal NC Company (f/k/a Chesapeake Printing and Packaging Company ) (9208), Canal NY Company, Inc. (f/k/a Chesapeake Pharmaceutical Packaging Company, Inc.) (0010), and WTM I Company (1080). Robert S. Westermann (VSB No. 43294) Rachel A. Greenleaf (VSB No. 83938) HIRSCHLER FLEISCHER, P.C. The Edgeworth Building 2100 East Cary Street Post Office Box 500 Richmond, Virginia 23218-0500 Telephone: 804.771.9500 Facsimile: 804.644.0957 E-mail: rwestermann@hf-law.com rgreenleaf@hf-law.com Counsel for Appvion, Inc. (f/k/a Appleton Papers Inc.)
Case 08-36642-KLP Doc 2066 Filed 02/09/15 Entered 02/09/15 16:36:14 Desc Main Document Page 2 of 3 1. Mr. Stevenson is an attorney with DeWitt and has been retained by API in these jointly administered Chapter 11 cases. 2. Mr. Stevenson is an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin and has been a member in good standing of the State Bar of Wisconsin since 2006. 3. In addition, Mr. Stevenson is admitted to practice before the following courts: the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. A true and accurate copy of Mr. Stevenson s pro hac vice application is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 4. Mr. Stevenson is not the subject of any currently pending disciplinary or grievance proceedings. 5. He has read and shall be governed by the Local Rules of this Court, the rules of professional conduct, and all other requirements governing the professional behavior of members of the Virginia Bar. WHEREFORE, the Movant respectfully requests entry of an order, substantially similar to the proposed order attached hereto as Exhibit B, authorizing Craig E. Stevenson to appear pro hac vice in these jointly administered bankruptcy cases and any related adversary proceedings, and for such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. [Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank]
Case 08-36642-KLP Doc 2066 Filed 02/09/15 Entered 02/09/15 16:36:14 Desc Main Document Page 3 of 3 Dated: February 9, 2015 APPVION, INC. By: /s/ Robert S. Westermann Counsel Robert S. Westermann, Esq. (VSB No. 43294) Rachel A. Greenleaf, Esq. (VSB No. 83938) Hirschler Fleischer, P.C. The Edgeworth Building 2100 East Cary Street P.O. Box 500 Richmond, Virginia 23218-0500 Telephone: (804) 771-9500 Facsimile: (804) 644-0957 E-mail: rwestermann@hf-law.com rgreenleaf@hf-law.com Local Counsel for Appvion, Inc. and Craig E. Stevenson (Wisconsin Bar No. 1060082) DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C. 2 E. Mifflin Street, Suite 600 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 Telephone: (608) 252-9263 Facsimile: (608) 252-9243 E-mail: ces@dewittross.com Counsel for Appvion, Inc. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that on February 9, 2015, I caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing be electronically served by the Court s CM/ECF system to all necessary parties and/or their counsel. /s/ Robert S. Westermann Counsel
Case 08-36642-KLP Doc 2066-1 Filed 02/09/15 Entered 02/09/15 16:36:14 Desc Exhibit(s) A Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT A Pro Hac Vice Application
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Case 08-36642-KLP Doc 2066-2 Filed 02/09/15 Entered 02/09/15 16:36:14 Desc Exhibit(s) B Page 1 of 3 EXHIBIT B Proposed Order
Case 08-36642-KLP Doc 2066-2 Filed 02/09/15 Entered 02/09/15 16:36:14 Desc Exhibit(s) B Page 2 of 3 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division In re: CANAL CORPORATION, et al., 2 Debtors. Case No. 08-36642-KLP Chapter 11 (Jointly Administered) ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO ADMIT CRAIG E. STEVENSON PRO HAC VICE This matter comes before the Court upon the Motion to Admit Craig E. Stevenson Pro Hac Vice (the Motion ) filed by Robert S. Westermann, Esquire. The Motion requests the entry of an order approving the admission pro hac vice of Craig E. Stevenson of the law firm of Dewitt Ross & Stevens S.C. for the purpose of representing Appvion, Inc. (former known as Appleton Papers, Inc.) ( API ) in the above-captioned jointly administered Chapter 11 cases and in any related adversary proceedings. Based upon the representations set forth in the Motion and Mr. Stevenson s pro hac vice application, and finding it otherwise proper so to do, it is hereby: ORDERED that Craig E. Stevenson, Esquire, is hereby ADMITTED pro hac vice to practice before the Court in this bankruptcy proceeding and any related adversary proceedings pursuant to Local Bankruptcy Rule 2090-1(E)(2). 2 The Debtors whose Chapter 11 cases have not been closed and the last four digits of their respective taxpayment identification numbers are as follows: Canal Corporation (f/k/a Chesapeake Corporation) (6880), Canal NC Company (f/k/a Chesapeake Printing and Packaging Company ) (9208), Canal NY Company, Inc. (f/k/a Chesapeake Pharmaceutical Packaging Company, Inc.) (0010), and WTM I Company (1080). Robert S. Westermann (VSB No. 43294) Rachel A. Greenleaf (VSB No. 83938) HIRSCHLER FLEISCHER, P.C. The Edgeworth Building 2100 East Cary Street Post Office Box 500 Richmond, Virginia 23218-0500 Telephone: 804.771.9500 Facsimile: 804.644.0957 E-mail: rwestermann@hf-law.com rgreenleaf@hf-law.com Counsel for Appvion, Inc. (f/k/a Appleton Papers Inc.)
Case 08-36642-KLP Doc 2066-2 Filed 02/09/15 Entered 02/09/15 16:36:14 Desc Exhibit(s) B Page 3 of 3 Dated: Richmond, Virginia UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE Entered on Docket: I ask for this: /s/ Robert S. Westermann Robert S. Westermann, Esq. (VSB No. 43294) Rachel A. Greenleaf, Esq. (VSB No. 83938) Hirschler Fleischer, P.C. The Edgeworth Building 2100 East Cary Street P.O. Box 500 Richmond, Virginia 23218-0500 Telephone: (804) 771-9500 Facsimile: (804) 644-0957 E-mail: rwestermann@hf-law.com rgreenleaf@hf-law.com Local Counsel for Appvion, Inc. and Craig E. Stevenson (Wisconsin Bar No. 1060082) DeWitt Ross & Stevens 2 E. Mifflin Street, Suite 600 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 Telephone: (608) 252-9263 Facsimile: (608) 252-9243 E-mail: ces@dewittross.com Counsel for Appvion, Inc. CERTIFICATE OF ENDORSEMENT I hereby certify, under Local Rule 9022-1, that the foregoing Order has been endorsed by or served upon all necessary parties. /s/ Robert S. Westermann Counsel 6411297-1 034964.00001 2