Cite as: 20 CNCA app. I, r. 146

Prior to a lay advocate accepting the obligation to represent a litigant before any Cherokee Nation Court, the litigant must submit a verified statement that he/she understands that the lay advocate is not a trained lawyer licensed to practice law as defined in these Rules, and, that the lay advocate cannot accept payment for his representation, and, that the litigant understands a lay advocate is held to the same standards of expertise as a trained, licensed lawyer and further can be subject to malpractice claims.

Historical Data

SC–AD–13–01, adopted March 27, 2013.