Authority: IC 4-15-10.5-11; IC 4-21.5-3-35

Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 30-5-2-2

Sec. 2. (a) All attorneys who appear in a representative capacity on behalf of a party must file written notice of appearance setting forth the following:

(1) The:

(A) name;

(B) mailing address;

(C) telephone number; and

(D) email address listed for service in the Indiana Roll of Attorneys;

of the attorney.

(2) The name and address of the party they represent.

(3) The attorney's Indiana attorney number or proof of a temporary Indiana license.

(b) A representative of a party who is not an attorney must file written notice of the representation. Nothing in this subsection relieves a person from compliance with Rule 5.5 of the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct. The written notice must include the following:

(1) The mail and email address of the representative.

(2) The name and address of the party they represent.

(3) The written consent of each party whom the representative purports to represent.

If a party is incapacitated, the representative must file documents demonstrating their legal authority to act on behalf of the incapacitated party.

(c) An attorney may withdraw their appearance only by obtaining permission from the administrative law judge by filing a written motion with the office and showing the notification to their client.

(d) A party that is a corporation may participate in a proceeding by an individual who is duly authorized by corporate resolution, operating agreement, or other action taken in accordance with the governing rules of the corporation to provide representation for the corporation. The person representing the corporation must file an attorney appearance or notice of representation as outlined in subsections (a) and (b).

(e) A party that is a trust, partnership, association, sole proprietorship, or other unincorporated entity may participate in a proceeding by the trustee, partners, members, or other principals. Any trustee, partner, member, or principal participating in the case must file an attorney appearance or notice of representation as outlined in subsections (a) and (b).

(f) A party that is an incompetent individual may be represented by the party's:

(1) next friend;

(2) court-appointed representative;

(3) attorney in fact, as defined at IC 30-5-2-2; or

(4) other fiduciary;

that possesses legal authority. That person must file an attorney appearance or notice of representation as outlined in subsections (a) and (b).

(Office of Administrative Law Proceedings; 41 IAC 2-2-2; filed Mar 16, 2026, 12:01 p.m.: 20260415-IR-041250378FRA)