Appearances

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the procedures for attorneys filing appearances. (1) A party may be represented by an attorney who is licensed in Missouri. All attorneys who appear in a representative capacity on behalf of a party must file entry of appearance setting forth— (A) The name, address, telephone number, and Missouri Bar number of the attorney(s); and (B) The name and address of the party represented. (2) Upon motion, the hearing officer may permit a member, in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state or of any United States district court, to argue and appear on behalf of a particular hearing in whole or in part on behalf of a party. (3) An attorney may only withdraw his/her appearance upon a written request to the hearing officer stating the reasons therefore and after permission from the hearing officer. (4) Any individual may appear on his/her own behalf. AUTHORITY: section 323.025, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed March 12, 2019, effective Oct. 30, 2019. *Original authority: 323.025, RSMo 2007, amended 2014.