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)