PERSONS APPEARING WITHOUT COUNSEL

(1)

Corporation, Partnership, or Unincorporated Association. A corporation, partnership or unincorporated association may not file a petition or otherwise appear without counsel in any case or proceeding, except that it may file a proof of claim, file or appear in support of an application for professional compensation, or file a reaffirmation agreement, if signed by an authorized officer or agent of the corporation, or an authorized member or agent of the unincorporated association.

(2)

Individuals. Any person representing himself or herself without an attorney shall appear personally for such purpose. The representation may not be delegated to any other person, including a spouse, parent or other relative, nor to any other party. A non-attorney guardian for a minor or an incompetent person shall be represented by counsel.

(3)

Compliance with Rules. Any person appearing without counsel shall comply with the Local Bankruptcy Rules, the F.R.Civ.P., F.R.Evid., F.R.App.P., and F.R.B.P. Failure to comply may be grounds for dismissal, conversion, appointment of a trustee or an examiner, judgment by default, or other appropriate sanctions.