Representation

Legal counsel may be obtained at a party’s expense. The fee charged a claimant by his/her attorney is subject to approval by the Board of Review.  Attorneys must complete and submit a Board of Review Attorney's Authorization (Form BR-20) for approval of these fees.  A claimant who is unable to afford legal assistance may request representation from one of the free legal advisory services in the community.  Representation from non-attorneys is permitted if the claimant or employer so desires as long as no fee is charged.