Court of Appeals Representation in Georgia

Court of Appeals Representation

On what basis does an advocate provide representation?

Advocacy rests on a contract; in court the advocate presents the practising certificate together with a power of attorney or an order issued by the client.

Where may an advocate represent a client?

Before the constitutional, supreme and common courts, in arbitration and before investigation bodies, in criminal, civil or administrative cases.

How protected is the advocate's independence?

The advocate practises independently; interference, obstruction, pressure or threats of violence are inadmissible, and the activity may be restricted only by law.

Is an advocate liable for statements submitted to a court?

No, where the statement is made in the client's interests.

5 min·9 Jan 2026

The Advocate's Role at the Appellate Stage

Hearing a case in a second-instance court demands particular precision: the appellate court assesses, first of all, the admissibility of the complaint and the quality of the argumentation, and a procedural mistake at this stage is often irreversible. That is why most parties turn to a qualified representative — an advocate — for the appeal instance. The Georgian Law on Advocacy defines what rights an advocate has, on what basis the activity is carried out, and what guarantees protect the advocate's independence — and all three components determine the quality of representation before the court of appeals.

Below we describe what advocacy covers, what rights an advocate enjoys in court, how authority is formalised, and what duties the advocate owes the client.

The Advocate's Role at the Appellate Stage

Below we describe what advocacy covers, what rights an advocate enjoys in court, how authority is formalised, and what duties the advocate owes the client.