germany legal-representation
What happens if I file a civil lawsuit without a lawyer in Germany?
<p>I want to file a lawsuit with the Berlin District Court. in Germany, paragraph 78 of the procedural code applies, according to which all plaintiffs are required to hire a lawyer. I am a capable person and I believe that no one has the right to restrict me in representing my interests. If the documents on the claim are not accepted from me, I will appeal and I will go to the ECHR. What are my chances of breaking the system?</p>

<p>Close to zero, provided that §78 ZPO really applies in your case.</p>
<p>You want to overturn <em>established law and precedent</em> on the grounds that it violates your notion of justice and civil or human rights. Such things happen, but doing so without professional representation is close to impossible. You have two realistic options -- get a lawyer for your initial case, or get a lawyer for your appeal as it works through the institutions (which is likely to fail).</p>
