2013 Maryland Code
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
§ 8-5A-08 - Representation of parties


MD Lab & Emp Code § 8-5A-08 (2013) What's This?

(a) Claimants. -- In a proceeding before a special examiner or the Board of Appeals, a claimant may be represented by a lawyer or another agent authorized by the claimant.

(b) Limitation on fees. -- An agent may not charge or accept compensation for representing a claimant in a proceeding before a special examiner or the Board of Appeals except that a lawyer may charge and accept compensation in an amount not greater than that approved by the Board of Appeals.

(c) Representation of employer. -- In a proceeding before a special examiner or the Board of Appeals, an employer may appear for itself or be represented by a lawyer or another agent authorized by the employer.

(d) Prohibition on solicitation. -- A person may not solicit, for that person or another person, the business of appearing on behalf of a claimant in a proceeding before a special examiner or the Board of Appeals.

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