14 CFR § 17.51 - Decorum and professional conduct.

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title: "14 CFR § 17.51 - Decorum and professional conduct."
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# 17.51 Decorum and professional conduct.

Legal representatives are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a civil and respectful manner appropriate to an administrative forum. Additionally, counsel are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a professional manner and in accordance with all applicable rules of professional conduct.