Section 3000.410  Appearances

a)         A petitioner may be represented by an attorney who is licensed in Illinois. All attorneys who appear in a representative capacity on behalf of a petitioner must file written notice of appearance setting forth:

1)         The name, address and telephone number of the attorney(s);

2)         The name and address of the petitioner represented; and

3)         An affirmative statement indicating that the attorney is licensed in Illinois.

b)         Only individual attorneys may file appearances.  Any petitioner's attorney who has not filed an appearance may not address the hearing officer or sign pleadings.

c)         An attorney may only withdraw his appearance upon written notice to the hearing officer.

d)         A petitioner may appear on his own behalf.

e)         A partnership may be represented by a partner.

(Source:  Amended at 22 Ill. Reg. 4390, effective February 20, 1998)