Rule 9 Persons Appearing in a Representative Capacity
Rule Text
(a) IN GENERAL. Except as provided in Rule 9(b) and (c) and District of Columbia Court of Appeals Rule 49(c), only members in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar are permitted to appear in this branch in a representative capacity for any purpose other than securing a continuance.
(b) CORPORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS. No corporation or partnership may appear as a plaintiff in this branch except through a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar. Corporations and partnerships may appear as defendants as provided in District of Columbia Court of Appeals Rule 49(c)(11).
(c) LAW STUDENTS. Any law student admitted to the limited practice of law under District of Columbia Court of Appeals Rule 48 may engage in the limited practice of law in the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch subject to the provisions of Civil Rule 101(e).