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| Case Name | In the Matter of John H. Hoffman, Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 05/17/2006 | |
| Note | Rule 10779 and the State Bar Act preclude any non-reinstated former attorney who has been disbarred or suspended by the Supreme Court from appearing as a representative of any party before the WCAB. | |
| Citation | 70 CCC 609 | |
| WCC Citation | WCC 31602006 CA |
On October 26, 2005, we granted reconsideration in order to further study this matter. This appearance occurred after a WCJ's August 20, 2004 order approving a compromise and release resolved the applicant's underlying claim in the matter. This appearance occurred after a WCJ's February 21, 2003 order approving a compromise and release that had settled the applicant's claim in the matter. Although the notice of representation purported to bear Hoffman's signature, he asserted at trial that the signature was not his. As a general rule, a person who is not licensed to practice law is allowed to practice before the WCAB.
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