Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Self Repesentation

If a person has an on-going case before the Appeals Court and an attorney has been handling all the paperwork, is it fair to assume that attorney is his/her legal representation? Can a person now say he/she does not have an attorney and is self-representing and always has? What process needs to be completed before that can be done? If never had an attorney, how is it possible an attorney completed paperwork?


Asked on 6/24/05, 4:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Tonia Troutwine, Esquire - Troutwine Law Group. LLC

Re: Self Repesentation

No, you should consult with the attorney you have been working with to determine if the attorney will continue to represent you in the appeals process. Even if you decide to go pro se it is in your best interest to notify your attorney so that there is no confusion. If you had an attorney that filed pleadings at the trial level you cannot represent to the court that there was no attorney that would be a lie and you would lose credibility with the court. If you were pro se and an attorney helped you at the trial level then that would present a different situation.

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Answered on 6/29/05, 9:51 am


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