Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Wisconsin

Amicus Brief

Who is qualified to file an Amicus Brief. I have read on one site (produced by an attorney) that only an attorney can file the brief. What if you are a grass-root advocacy organization? Can you file the brief without stepping over UPL statutes in the state of Wisconsin? Thank you.


Asked on 10/20/02, 7:02 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Amicus Brief

The filing of a legal brief with a court is undoubtedly the practice of law and requires a lawyer's signature. Amicus briefs require the permission of the court before they may be filed.

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Answered on 10/22/02, 9:56 am


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