Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Michigan

Establish own legal counsel

The lawsuits our company (we are a LLC) would be pursuing are under $200 each and about 50-60 individual cases. Obviously it would not be feasible to hire an attorney for each of these cases. What must a corporation do to establish its own legal counsel? In other terms, what does the district and circuit courts consider as �legal counsel�? Does it mean you have to be a member of a Bar Association or need a separate entity incorporated as a law firm only for the internal purposes of representing our corporation? Please advise on options.


Asked on 11/10/08, 11:14 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

Re: Establish own legal counsel

you need to be a licensed attorney in the state which you are suing in. I believe corporations can represent theselves in the small claims division of the district court. Good luck. Www.kliszlaw.com. Tim Klisz

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Answered on 11/10/08, 11:19 am
William Morrison Action Defense Center

Re: Establish own legal counsel

All your cases can be filed in the small claims division of the District court - usually in the district where the defendant resides or does business. An officer of the company can file the claims.

If each claim is less than $200 a lawsuit will be an unhappy and unprofitable experience for all concerned as the court costs and time spent would not be worth the effort.

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Answered on 11/11/08, 12:23 am


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