Federal · Title 5 — Government Organization and Employees
5 U.S.C. § 8127: Representation; attorneys’ fees
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A claimant may authorize an individual to represent him in any proceeding under this subchapter before the Secretary of Labor. A claim for legal or other services furnished in respect to a case, claim, or award for compensation under this subchapter is valid only if approved by the Secretary.
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