Power of attorney represents an authorisation for the lawyer to represent the client in certain legal actions or in litigation. When the client authorises the lawyer to represent him in litigation, the lawyer is entitled to file a complaint, withdraw it, admit the claim/waive the claim, conclude the settlement, seek legal remedy and waive/withdraw from it and request the issuing of protective measures, file an application for enforcement or insurance and undertake any other necessary actions.
Frequently asked question
The duration of judicial proceedings primarily depends on the competent court before which the proceedings are conducted and on the type of proceedings (criminal, civil, misdemeanour or administrative), as well as on the complexity of the case, available evidence and facts. The duration of administrative proceedings/dispute also depends on the government body before which it is conducted, as well as on the nature of the case.
It is difficult to predict the outcome of judicial proceedings, and of administrative proceedings, with certainty, therefore it is unprofessional to guarantee success to the client.
The lawyer is obliged to keep secret everything he or she finds out from the party or otherwise while providing legal assistance.
The costs of the winning party primarily depend on whether the winning party had a lawyer, and on the value of the subject matter of dispute. The amount of litigation costs also depends on whether it was necessary to present evidence in form of expert witness testimony and on the complexity of such testimony.
The enforcement proceedings are a separate process conducted after the decision in civil or other proceedings becomes final, and there are several methods for carrying them out.
The party is entitled to revoke the power of attorney given to the lawyer at any moment, without stating any reason for such revocation.
