- (a) Attorneys duly admitted to practice law in the State of Arkansas and in good standing may represent others before the State Securities Department.
(b) Attorneys in good standing from other jurisdictions may request and, for good cause shown, be allowed to appear in a contested case, provided an attorney admitted to practice in Arkansas:
- (1) Is present during the entire proceeding;
- (2) Signs all pleadings and other papers filed in the proceeding; and
- (3) Agrees to take full responsibility for supervising the conduct of the attorney.
(c)
- (1) An individual may appear on his or her own behalf in a contested case.
- (2) A partner, member, or manager of a partnership or limited liability company may appear and represent the partnership or limited liability company.
- (3) A duly authorized officer, director, or employee of any agency, institution, corporation, or authority may appear and represent the agency, institution, corporation, or authority.
(d)
- (1) Each person making an appearance before the Securities Commissioner as counsel or representative in connection with any contested case shall promptly notify the commissioner in writing by filing a notice of appearance at or before the time such person submits papers or otherwise appears on behalf of a party in the contested case.
(2) The notice of appearance shall include a declaration that the individual is:
- (A) Currently qualified as provided in this section; and
- (B) Authorized to represent and accept service on behalf of the represented party.
- (e) Any party acting pro se shall so notify the commissioner in writing by filing a notice of appearance with the commissioner.
(f) After a notice of appearance is filed by a party or counsel, copies of all subsequent pleadings, notices, rulings, or decisions shall be provided to the:
- (1) Person named in the notice of appearance; and
- (2) Person designated to represent the department.
(g) A person that has filed a notice of appearance may withdraw the notice of appearance by:
- (1) Filing a written notice of withdrawal with the commissioner; and
- (2) Providing a copy to all parties, intervenors, and the department.