Can my lawyer defend me in another state?

Yes you can hire a lawyer in any state even if you don't reside there. However, the lawyer where the case is filed has to be licensed in that same state.

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Lawyers are allowed to provide services in another state if they will not be going to courts, such as arbitration and mediation. Out-of-state lawyers can also represent clients in another state if they will be working with a local lawyer. This is allowed under the “pro hac vice” process.

Not really. A California-licensed attorney may be granted temporary permission to practice law in another state for a specific case through pro hac vice admission. Be careful, however, pro hac vice practice has its limitations.

Most states have some form of reciprocity where they will allow lawyers admitted in a reciprocal state to gain admission on application—no exam required. The states offering reciprocity typically have some experience requirements.

You can't get a power of attorney. A POA ends at death. You need to take the will, the death certificate and your birth certificate down to your local probate court and open probate. The requirements vary by state and there may be a small estate process available.

What happens to my files if my attorney dies? If your deceased attorney was part of a law firm or law partnership, that firm would maintain custody of your file. If your deceased attorney was a sole practitioner, you will need to obtain new counsel.

While an attorney licensed to practice law in one state can potentially represent clients in another state on a temporary or limited basis, there are clear benefits to working with an attorney licensed to practice in the state where you're filing your lawsuit.

Yes you can hire a lawyer in any state even if you don't reside there. However, the lawyer where the case is filed has to be licensed in that same state.

California law does recognize that people sometimes sign a power of attorney elsewhere, and if that document meets California legal requirements or the requirements of the other location it could be used here. (Probate Code § 4053.)

This simply is not the case. A power of attorney is no longer valid after death. The only person permitted to act on behalf of an estate following a death is the personal representative or executor appointed by the court.

Under Evidence Code §955, then, the lawyer will be obligated to claim the privilege, even if the client is dead, whenever the lawyer is present when the communication is sought to be disclosed.

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If you know your lawyer is deceased, please call 213-765-1715 and leave a detailed message, including the name of the lawyer. Please submit a Licensee Records and Compliance Inquiry form online and provide the lawyer's name and State Bar number.The State Bar of Arizona exists to serve and protect the public with respect to the provision of legal services and access to justice. Generally, an attorney does have to be licensed in the state where she is representing a client. You don't provide a whole lot of information here. The State Bar of Arizona's In Memoriam page provides members with information regarding the deaths of fellow lawyers. State Bar of California and related cases. The following questions are frequently asked about admission to the Arizona State Bar. Each of the questions is linked to the corresponding answer. California lawyers have certain reporting obligations to the State Bar.

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