Legal Question in Business Law in California
As a pro se, I filed a complaint in the U.S. Court Southern District of California for breach of contract and misuse of intellectual property against a S&P 500 company. The docket number is 11-CV-00424. The name of the defendant is Snap-on Incorporated and the corporation I 100% own, Novel Wares, Inc., a California sub C corporation, is the plaintiff. I have responded to defense�s demurrer, with an opposition, memorandum of points and authorities, first amended complaint and a motion for judgment on the pleadings. Since I have done all the paperwork to date for the said case, how hard might it be to retain council to hold my hand and do just the oral argument portion on my behalf?
4 Answers from Attorneys
It would be ideal for me to see and review what you have done so far. And then we can discuss in detail how you should proceed with this. You may call me at (310) 826-6300. I look forward to hearing from you.
You were told yesterday that you are not permitted to represent a corporation if you were not a licensed attorney. The law has not changed overnight.
Your representation of a corporation without a law license constitutes the unauthorized practice of law. I'm surprised your opponent and the court has not raised this issue.
Hard? Not at all. It only takes money, and realistic expectations and agreement about the relationship and about the lawsuit. If serious about pursuing this, feel free to contact me to arrange a consultation to review the case.
It will be impossible to find an attorney to do what you propose, unless they are willing to commit malpractice and a handful of ethics violations, for the reasons Mr. Roach states. A corporation must be fully represented by counsel, no limited scope representation is allowed. And Federal Court is the LAST place any attorney who is not bent on committing professional suicide would engage in blatant ethics violations.
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