Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 616 - OFFICE OF STATE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Chapter 616-1
Subject 616-1-3 - RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE GEORGIA TAX TRIBUNAL
Rule 616-1-3-.30 - Appearance by Attorneys; Signing of Pleadings

(a) Except as authorized in Section 616-1-3-.07 of this Chapter or where authorized by law, no person shall represent any party in a proceeding before a Tribunal Judge unless the person is an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia and has filed an entry of appearance in the case in the attorney's individual name. An entry of appearance shall not be required by any attorney of record whose name appears on the petition or response filed pursuant to Section 616-1-3-.03 of this Chapter.

(b) Nonresident attorneys who are not active members of the State Bar of Georgia may be permitted to appear pro hac vice before a Tribunal Judge in isolated cases in the discretion of the Tribunal Judge. A motion to appear in a particular case shall state the jurisdiction in which the nonresident attorney regularly practices and state that the nonresident attorney 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.

(c) Every pleading, motion, or other paper of a party represented by an attorney shall be signed by at least one attorney of record in the attorney's individual name, whose address shall be stated. A party who is not represented by an attorney shall sign the party's pleadings and state the party's address. The signature of an attorney constitutes a certificate by the attorney that the attorney has read the pleading and that it is not interposed for any improper purpose, including, but not limited to, delay or harassment. If a pleading, motion, or other paper is signed in violation of this Rule, a Tribunal Judge, upon motion of any party or upon the Tribunal Judge's own motion, shall impose upon the person who signed it, a represented party, or both, an appropriate sanction, including, but not limited to, dismissal.