Florida Regulations 73B-20.008: Representatives
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(1) Any person compelled to appear, or who appears voluntarily, at any proceeding before an appeals referee may, at his or her own expense, be accompanied, represented or advised by an attorney or authorized representative.
(2) Any attorney or authorized representative who represents a claimant in any proceeding governed by these rules shall disclose orally on the record, or by post-hearing motion, the amount, if any, the claimant has agreed to pay for his or her services. The attorney or representative shall also disclose the hourly rate charged or other method used to compute the proposed fee and the nature and extent of the services rendered.
(3) The appeals referee shall approve, reduce or deny the proposed fee by written order which may be included in the decision upon the merits of the appeal.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 443.012(11). Law Implemented 443.041(2), 443.151(4)(d), (7) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-5.08, 38E-5.008, 60BB-5.008, Amended 12-6-16.
Terms Used In Florida Regulations 73B-20.008
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
(3) The appeals referee shall approve, reduce or deny the proposed fee by written order which may be included in the decision upon the merits of the appeal.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 443.012(11). Law Implemented 443.041(2), 443.151(4)(d), (7) FS. History-New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-5.08, 38E-5.008, 60BB-5.008, Amended 12-6-16.