Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas

being sued

I have received a citation. Being sued. Do I need an attorney before going to the county clerk to file (respond)?


Asked on 6/11/07, 11:23 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: being sued

Perhaps the other side has an attorney. So if you want to contest this matter against an experienced and professional lawyer, feel free. You don't have to have a lawyer to file a response - presuming you know how do it correctly. Good Luck.

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Answered on 6/11/07, 11:31 am
Charles Williamson Charles J. Williamson, Attorney At Law

Re: being sued

No, you don't absolutely "need" an attorney to file an answer - just as you don't "need" a doctor to remove your appendix!

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Answered on 6/11/07, 11:47 am
Johm Smith tom's

Re: being sued

I think these guys adequately made my point. The last pro se litigant I faced was in federal court and the judge granted me a $75,000 sanction against him. I also got the choice later between having him thrown in jail for failure to pay or forced into bankruptcy.

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Answered on 6/11/07, 4:59 pm


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