Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Rule 207 - Representation in Magisterial District Court Proceedings(A) In magisterial district court proceedings:(1) Individuals may be represented by themselves, by an attorney at law, or by a representative with personal knowledge of the subject matter of the litigation and written authorization from the individual to appear as the individual's representative.(2) Partnerships may be represented by an attorney at law, a partner, or by an employee or authorized agent of the partnership with personal knowledge of the subject matter of the litigation and written authorization from a partner to appear as the partnership's representative.(3) Corporations or similar entities and unincorporated associations may be represented by an attorney at law, by an officer of the corporation, entity, or association, or by an employee or authorized agent of the corporation, entity, or association with personal knowledge of the subject matter of the litigation and written authorization from an officer of the corporation, entity, or association to appear as its representative.(B) A representative, employee, or authorized agent: (1) must provide written verification of personal knowledge of the subject matter of the litigation, and(2) may take no action on behalf of a party until the written authorization required under paragraph (A)(1), (2), or (3) is filed with the court.(C) Admission pro hac vice in accordance with Pennsylvania Bar Admission Rule 301 shall proceed by request, the disposition and content of which shall conform with the requirements of Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1012.1.The provisions of this Rule 207 adopted September 23, 1985, effective 10/12/1985, 15 Pa.B. 3632; amended June 1, 2006, effective 10/1/2006, 36 Pa.B. 2955; amended September 6, 2013, effective 10/7/2013, 43 Pa.B. 5589; amended December 10, 2013, effective 2/10/2014, 43 Pa.B. 7547.