Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Out of state attorney

Can an attorney from one state represent a client from another state? I have a former tenant i am considering suing who lives in the state of florida. He has retained the services of an attorney in california- though the last know address of my tenant was in florida.


Asked on 9/08/08, 11:31 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Out of state attorney

Yes -- although he will need to get the approval of the court to do so once suit is filed and a Florida attorney to serve as local counsel.

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Answered on 9/08/08, 11:48 am
William Gwaltney William W. Gwaltney, Attorneys at Law

Re: Out of state attorney

With permission of the court or admission to the Florida Bar

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Answered on 9/08/08, 12:42 pm


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