Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Michigan

Do Corporations require attorney representation?

Hello:

As private individuals we are currently in potential litigation over a piece of property that we sold to a corporation on a land contract. Does the corporation need an attorney or can the head/head stockholder of the corporation represent the corporation in court? Is there a law or statute or code that will direct us to the proper information under Michigan law? Thank you for a quick response.


Asked on 12/26/01, 4:15 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: Do Corporations require attorney representation?

In Michigan, corporations must be represented by an attorney. If an individual represents the corporation, it constitutes the unauthorized practice of law because the corporation is a separate entity and the person representing the corporation would be representing, without a law license, what essentially is a person.

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Answered on 12/26/01, 4:30 pm
Don Darnell Darnell & Lulgjuraj, P.C.

Re: Do Corporations require attorney representation?

The corporation must have an attorney to represent it in court. Representation by a shareholder or corporate officer would consitute the practice of law without an license. I would think that any court would recognize this problem as soon as the first appearance by parties and counsel.

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Answered on 12/26/01, 4:41 pm


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