Frequently Asked Questions - Legal Counsel


These fields identify the attorneys for each side of a legal threat or lawsuit.  If there are multiple parties on one side, you may note which attorneys represent which parties on that side. For example: “Attorney Smith (for Plaintiff Jones), Attorney Darrow (for Plaintiff Small).” This information typically will be available on court documents and dockets related to the case.

If a party is not represented by an attorney, you should write in the counsel field that the party is "pro se."  For example: "Plaintiff Jones (pro se)."
Yes. Include the name of any attorney who has represented a party in the situation, even if that representation was not in court.
In that case, include the name of the law firm.
Yes, but note their status in a parenthetical. For instance: “Attorney Smith (for Plaintiff Jones, withdrew).”
   
 
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