Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience.
Q:
Can a non-lawyer can be a representative in an EEO case and what can’t they do that a lawyer can?
A:
The EEOC is not a court and a non-lawyer can represent a complainant there. If the case ends up in federal district court, the complainant can only proceed pro se (represent him or herself) or with a licensed lawyer. If a non-lawyer represents someone at the agency or at the EEOC, a prevailing complainant would not be entitled to attorney fees.
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