Kazzanova Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Can an attorney hire a per diem attorney to represent him for not coming to court without notifying me. This is for NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BV80 Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Kazzanova said: Can an attorney hire a per diem attorney to represent him for not coming to court without notifying me. This is for NYC @usctrojanalum is from your state. Hopefully, he’ll chime in. In the meantime, you can contact some attorneys and ask. Some attorneys will answer a question or two over the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurora3140 Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 At least in my county, I've noticed that lawyers for creditors and debt buyers will hire local attorneys to represent them for limited appearances all the time - even on the day they are supposed to show in court. In the cases I've looked through, the Defendants don't receive notice. Is this what you were asking? ETA - This information is only for Indiana. I'm not sure if it applies to NYC. I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazzanova Posted August 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, aurora3140 said: At least in my county, I've noticed that lawyers for creditors and debt buyers will hire local attorneys to represent them for limited appearances all the time - even on the day they are supposed to show in court. In the cases I've looked through, the Defendants don't receive notice. Is this what you were asking? Correct but question which might raise a red flag is in nyc you have to be licensed. In NYS in Buffalo you have to be bonded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurora3140 Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 I'm sorry, Kazzanova. Hopefully, some NYC members can chime in with more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BV80 Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 13 minutes ago, Kazzanova said: Correct but question which might raise a red flag is in nyc you have to be licensed. In NYS in Buffalo you have to be bonded. Does the attorney to which you’re referring for the above requirements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BV80 Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 19 minutes ago, aurora3140 said: I'm sorry, Kazzanova. Hopefully, some NYC members can chime in with more information. Thank you for responding to the OP’s question even though you’re not from his state. Sometimes it helps to know the rules in other states because it provides some guidance and information that one can use to do some research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurora3140 Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 You're welcome, BV80! That's very sweet of you to say. Even though, I've never posted before today, I don't know where I'd be without this forum and all of the wonderful members who lend their knowledge and expertise. I wanted to start participating whenever I can so that I can help give back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest usctrojanalum Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Hi there, sorry for being late to this party. First two weeks of law school have been hectic! So, If I am understanding you, you hired an attorney, and the attorney hired a per diem in lieu of appearing at a court date himself. This is a common practice among attorneys who are litigators. Sophisticated corporate clients know that this will generally happen a lot, especially in non high stakes litigation. Best practice when dealing with a consumer client would be to have it in the retainer agreement. The attorneys I have worked for in the past have included language in the retainer that says something along the lines of "client understands that I run a busy litigation practice and may have multiple court dates in multiple courts on the same date. client approves my office hiring a per diem attorney to appear on your behalf if the need arises" If the attorney does not have it in the retainer agreement, I am aware of no rule or ethics opinion where it is not allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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