Can the other side bring a lawyer to small claims court in Texas?
Answered for: Texas
An individual may: (1) represent himself or herself; or (2) be represented by an attorney.
Yes. In a Texas small claims case in justice court, Rule 500.3 permits an individual to represent themselves or hire an attorney. A corporation or other entity may also use an attorney, or a qualifying employee, owner, officer or partner. The other side does not lose that option because you are representing yourself. This answer addresses small claims in justice court, not the rules for a different court or an appeal.
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