Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania

Re: conflict of interest and power of attorney

It used to be when some one gave some Power of Attorney and this is till the case in some other states that person was referred to as an Attorney In Fact. Currently in Pennsylvania that person is referred to as an Agent.

An agent may depending on the powers granted by the POA do various thinks on behalf of the principal. Such a person is not practicing law. There are specific definitions as to what the Unlicensed Practice of Law is. Based on your description of the facts it doesn't appear they've done that.

If they are not a licensed attorney then they could not have represented any one in a court of law. So where is the conflict?

I would advise you the Motion Practice is not the easiest thing to do even for experienced attorneys. There are not only the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure to consider but local rules that vary by county that determine the form, content and manner motions are filed and dealt with.

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{John}