Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland

Is defendant represented by attorney?

I'm a pro se plaintiff trying to collect a judgment. Defendant hired an attorney, who sent me letter announcing his firm's representation of defendant, to negotiate settlement. Attorney has not filed notice of appearance with Court. Defendant then filed motion to reopen case (denied) without attorney's knowledge. Attorney has not communicated to me or responded to inquiries as to whether he still represents defendant since then. Isn't the attorney required to respond? How can I find out if he still represents defendant?


Asked on 12/11/00, 5:07 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Is defendant represented by attorney?

Although it is rude and unprofessional for the attorney not to respond to you, you need not wait for him to attempt to collect your judgment. There are procedures set out in the court rules which explain the procedures available to you to collect a judgment. Among these are bank account attachment, wage attachment, or attempting to seize property, such as real estate. If you don't know where the defendant banks or works, you can get a court order requiring him to appear in court with his records. Good luck!

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Answered on 12/12/00, 4:26 pm


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