a) A licensee may be represented by an attorney who is licensed in Illinois. All attorneys who appear in a representative capacity on behalf of a licensee 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 licensee represented; and
- 3) An affirmative statement indicating that the attorney is licensed in Illinois.
- b) Only individual attorneys may file appearances. Any 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 licensee may appear on his own behalf.
- e) A partnership may be represented by a partner.
(Source: Amended at 21 Ill. Reg. 4642, effective April 1, 1997)