Substitute Attorney
/ˈsʌbstɪtjuˌtɔr.ni/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual authorized to act on behalf of an attorney, typically designated to perform legal acts in the attorney's stead during absence or incapacity.
The client appointed a substitute attorney to manage the case while the primary lawyer was unavailable.
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Commentary
A substitute attorney is commonly designated through a power of attorney document; clarity in appointment scope is essential to limit or expand their authority.
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