W. Va. Code R. § 114-76-3

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 114-76-3 - Representation of Claimants and Respondents

3.1. Pro hac vice admission. -- Representation or appearance of parties in proceedings before the commissioner shall be only by attorneys at law admitted to practice before the courts of this state, before the courts of last resort of other states, or before the Supreme Court of the United States; Provided, That attorneys appearing before the commissioner who are not licensed to practice in West Virginia shall have sought and obtained permission to practice before the commissioner in compliance with Rule 8.0 of the Rules for Admission to the Practice of Law of the State of West Virginia. Documentation of permission granted by the West Virginia State Bar shall be supplied to the commissioner before such attorney files any pleading, motion or other paper or otherwise makes any appearance before the commissioner.

3.2. Pro se appearance. -- Any claimant who is a natural person may appear at and represent himself or herself in any matter before the commissioner.

3.3. Partner representing partnership. -- A partner may represent his or her partnership upon permission by the commissioner.

3.4. Representation of corporation. -- A corporate entity may be represented only by an attorney duly licensed or authorized to practice law in the state of West Virginia, although an employee of a corporation may testify at a hearing without the presence of counsel.

3.5. Representation by lay person prohibited. -- A party may not be represented in a matter before the commissioner by a spokesperson, lay representative or any other natural person not admitted or authorized to practice law in the state of West Virginia.

W. Va. Code R. § 114-76-3