S.C. Code Regs. § § 67-1201

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 67-1201 - Appearances Before the Commission

A. In all contested cases before a single Commissioner and in all cases on Commission review, only attorneys licensed in South Carolina may practice before the Commission except as provide in section C below.

B. This regulation shall not be construed to prevent a party from representing himself or herself as otherwise allowed in this State.

C. An attorney licensed in another state may represent a party by associating himself or herself with an attorney licensed in South Carolina and receiving permission as provided below.

(1) The attorney may file a motion with the Commission's Judicial Department according to R.67-215.

(2) The motion must be limited to one case or proceeding and state the following:

(a) The state in which the attorney is licensed to practice and the names of the Bars with which the attorney is in good standing.

(b) That the attorney will represent the party until a final determination of the case or proceeding unless he or she is permitted to be relieved as counsel.

(c) The attorney agrees to be subject to the orders, disciplinary rules, proceedings, and jurisdiction of the Commission and the State of South Carolina as if the attorney were a member of the South Carolina Bar.

(d) The signature of an attorney licensed in South Carolina.

(e) A statement that the South Carolina attorney is licensed, in good standing, is associated with the moving attorney for the case or proceeding, is authorized to receive service, orders, and other forms and documents, and that the South Carolina attorney will appear with the moving attorney in Article 6 or Article 7 proceedings.

(3) Upon receipt of a motion, the Judicial Department will assign the motion to a Commissioner assigned the claim. The Commissioner may grant the motion without appearances by the attorneys or the parties.

S.C. Code Regs. § 67-1201