QUESTION
If I live in Texas but I am being sued by a car company in Florida. Do i need a Texas or Florida Lawyer?
Asked on Jun 02nd, 2021 on Litigation - Florida
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When I was married I co-signed on a car for my Ex wife. However she let the car go and they are unable to locate her. They served me with court papers. Do i need a lawyer and in what state? I live in Texas currently and have for 3 years now. The law suite is in Florida.
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Probably Florida counsel to defend that issue.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2021 at 1:34 PM
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You need a Florida lawyer. A Texas lawyer could probably get admitted pro hac vice to appear in the Florida case, but would probably have to associate with lical counsel enyway. Moreover if you did that, or even if you found a Texas attorney who was admitted to practice in Florida, you'd have to pay his/her travel expenes if he/she had to travel to Florida for the case.
Answered on Jun 02nd, 2021 at 2:38 PM