Newark, NJ asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law, Business Law and Civil Litigation for Maryland

Q: Do I have to retain multiple lawyers?

If my business is in Maryland, and the business is being sued by entities outside of my state/county - do I have to retain lawyers from these particular areas?

2 Lawyer Answers
Richard Sternberg
Richard Sternberg
Answered
  • Potomac, MD
  • Licensed in Maryland

A: You will need a lawyer where the lawsuit is filed, but your lawyer in Maryland can probably coordinate that and try to get the case moved or dismissed and brought to you.

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
Answered
  • Rockville, MD
  • Licensed in Maryland

A: You need a lawyer in the state where the lawsuit has been filed.

Cedulie Renee Laumann agrees with this answer

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