9708.1 An individual may represent himself or herself in any proceeding before the Board.

9708.2 An attorney may represent any party before the Board by submitting a Notice of Appearance or completing ABCA's Attorney/Representative Designation Form to the Board.

9708.3 In addition to this chapter, the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct shall govern the conduct of all attorneys appearing before the Board.

9708.4 An authorized officer, director, partner, or employee may represent a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, or other legal entity before the Board. Parties appearing before the Board pursuant to this section may be required to demonstrate that authority.

9708.5 Any party appearing before the Board in any proceeding may bring an interpreter of their choice.

9708.6 If it appears to the Board that the facts or issues in a matter before it are so intricate or involved that, in the interests of justice, of conserving time, or of facilitating preparation of an adequate record, a party ought to be represented by an attorney, the Board may urge the party to obtain counsel and shall allow the party a reasonable time, not to exceed fourteen (14) calendar days, to do so, as long as the rights of the other parties to the hearing are not substantially and adversely affected.

9708.7 Any person authorized to appear pursuant to this section may sign any paper required or permitted by the Act, this chapter, or any other statute or regulation to be filed with the Board.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 002136 (February 20, 2026).