Rule 616-1-2-.34 - Attorneys(1)Bar Membership. Except as authorized in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this Rule, or where authorized by law, no person shall represent any party in a proceeding before the Court unless the person is an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia.(2)Entry of Appearance. No attorney shall represent a party before the Court until he or she has filed an entry of appearance or a signed pleading or motion in the case that includes:(a) the style and number of the case;(b) the identity of the party for whom the appearance is made; and(c) the name, assigned state bar number, current office address, telephone number, and email address of the attorney.(3)Nonresident Attorneys. Nonresident attorneys who are not active members of the State Bar of Georgia may be permitted to appear before the Court in isolated cases upon motion and in the discretion of the Court. A motion to appear in a particular case shall state the jurisdiction in which the movant regularly practices and state that the movant agrees to behave in accordance with the Georgia standards of professional conduct and the duties imposed upon attorneys by O.C.G.A. § 15-19-4.(4)Representation of Business Organizations. In the Court's discretion, an owner, majority shareholder, director, officer, registered agent, manager, or partner of a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership may be allowed to represent the entity in a proceeding before the Court.(5)Appointment of Counsel. Except as provided by law, the Court is not authorized to appoint attorneys to represent a party.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 616-1-2-.34
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-40.
Original Rule entitled "Appearance by Attorneys; Signing of Pleadings" adopted. F. June 30, 1995; eff. July 20, 1995.Amended: F. Feb. 27, 1997; eff. Mar. 19, 1997.Amended: F. Nov. 15, 2010; eff. Dec. 5, 2010.Amended: F. May 21, 2014; eff. June 10, 2014.Amended: New title "Attorneys." F. June 22, 2020; eff. July 12, 2020.