Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Re: Poa

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No. Only a licensed Florida attorney can represent you in a Florida court. A person appearing under a power of attorney could be guilty of the crime of the unauthorized practice of law (commonly referred to as "UPL").

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Poa

Only a licensed attorney or (sometimes a law student) can represent adults in litigation. A principal's agent can appear in court for hearings as a representative of the principal--e.g., a CEO for a company--but only to demonstrate that the principal is present and not as their attorney.

Re: Poa

No. It would be the unauthorized practice of law.