Cincinnati: Can I represent my LLC for an eviction?

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Timothy Murphy III · Answer

@James Bonsall

Never practiced in those courts but I imagine my experience will translate. No, you cannot do so. In court, a party may represent himself or hire a member of the Ohio bar to serve as his attorney. As the LLC doesn't exist in the flesh, it can't walk into court and represent itself. It's only option is to hire a licensed attorney to represent it. This is true even if you're the sole owner of the LLC. Unless you're a licensed attorney you won't be allowed to represent the company. You can, however, testify as an officer or agent of the company but you will need an attorney to represent you.

Christina Carey · Answer

Timothy Murphy III is exactly right. You will need an attorney for evictions involving anything owned in an entity.

Steve Porter · Answer

I don't know how your county is but I represented my company in Summit county two months ago and I am currently representing my company in Wayne county Ohio.

JERMAINE LUCAS · Answer

Jermaine here

Can't speak for any other states but I represented our LLC in an eviction last August in VA, if it a"cut and dry" eviction I always represent our company.

PS you can also have your PM take care of your eviction in VA.

James Bonsall · Answer

Thank you everybody for the information!  I did end up contacting an eviction attorney and found a good one on the cheap.  Even though I filed the suit myself, my attorney was able to bail me out without the court noticing.  Next time though, I'll make sure everything goes through right by having the lawyer on the front end.

Thanks again!

Cincinnati: Can I represent my LLC for an eviction?

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