Okla. Admin. Code § 660:2-9-5

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 660:2-9-5 - Representation

(a)Right to counsel. Any party shall have the right to appear in person and by counsel, provided, however, that such counsel representing the party must be duly licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma. Such counsel may be present during the giving of evidence, have a reasonable opportunity to examine and inspect all documentary evidence, examine witnesses, and present evidence on the client's behalf.

(b)Notice of appearance. An attorney representing a party shall promptly file a notice of appearance with the Administrator. The notice of appearance shall contain all of the following:

(1) the attorney's name, address, email address, telephone number, and bar number;

(2) the firm name, address, and telephone number if the attorney is a member of a firm; and

(3) the name, address, email address, and telephone number of the person represented.

(c)Service on attorney. After a notice of appearance has been filed, service of all papers shall be made upon the attorney of record and shall be effective as service upon the person represented.

(d)Withdrawal. Any attorney who withdraws from representing a party must file a written notice of withdrawal with the Department and the Administrator or Hearing Officer and must serve the notice of withdrawal on all attorneys then of record and on all unrepresented parties. The notice must contain the effective date of the withdrawal, the current name, address, email address, and telephone number of each party who will no longer be represented, and, if known, the name of the person who will represent the party from that time forward. Withdrawal of a party's attorney after the service of a notice of hearing is not grounds for the continuance of the hearing unless good cause is shown.

Okla. Admin. Code § 660:2-9-5

Amended at 15 Ok Reg 3411, eff 7-15-98; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 2489, eff 7-1-04

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 37, Issue 24, September 1, 2020, eff. 11/1/2020