QUESTION
Can a non attorney do legal research for a pro se?
Asked on Aug 01st, 2013 on Criminal Law - Georgia
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Can a person, who is not a lawyer, do legal research for a fee for other people?
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Thomas Edward Gates
Any one can do legal research. The Pro Se is the only one that can present the brief or speak before the court.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2013 at 9:22 PM
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Answered on Aug 06th, 2013 at 9:22 PM
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Yes, but he can't represent him in any legal proceedings. It sounds like this person is acting in the capacity of a para-legal.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2013 at 9:22 PM
John J. Carney
Only a lawyer with a license in that state can practice law or give legal advice. Do not pay anyone else or listen to them for legal advice.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2013 at 9:22 PM
James Edward Smith
Yes as long as they don't give legal advice based upon that research. Most paralegals do the research for attorneys.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2013 at 9:22 PM