(a) Claimants have
the right to be represented before the Board, or any member thereof,
at all stages of proceedings, by an attorney-at-law, duly licensed to
practice in the State of New Jersey, or qualified to make such an appearance
pursuant to the Rules Governing the Courts of New Jersey, Rule 1:21-1(a).
(b) The attorney shall
file a notice of appearance, or when appropriate, notice of substitution
prior to or at the time of his first appearance before the Board.
(c) If any party designates
an attorney to represent said party and such attorney has executed and
filed with the Board the appropriate notice, such notice will remain
in effect until:
1. The
party represented files with the Board a written revocation of the attorneys'
authorization; or
2.
The attorney files with the Board a written statement of his withdrawal
from the case; or
3.
The attorney states on the record at the Board hearing that he is withdrawing
from a case; or
4.
The Board receives notice of the attorney's
death or disqualification, and
5.
The Board approves said attorney's
removal from participation in the matter.
(d) After the filing
of a notice of appearance or substitution in accordance with this section
and as long as such notice may remain in effect, copies of all written
communications or notices to the party shall be sent to such attorney
in lieu of the party so represented or to both the party and his attorney,
at the Board's discretion. Service upon the attorney shall be service
upon the party he represents.