Do Attorney in Fact?

What Is an Attorney-In-Fact? An attorney-in-fact is a person who is authorized to act on behalf of another person, usually to perform business or other official transactions. The person represented usually designates someone as their attorney-in-fact by assigning power of attorney.

What does it mean when it says attorney-in-fact?

An agent authorized to act on behalf of another person, but not necessarily authorized to practice law, e.g. a person authorized to act by a power of attorney. An attorney in fact is a fiduciary. Also known as attorney in fact or private attorney.

Can attorney-in-fact be sued?

An attorney-in-fact can be held liable if he willfully acts in a manner that is not in the best interest of the principal. He may also be held liable if he acts with gross negligence, causing damages to the principal. In either case, the principal may seek payment by filing a civil lawsuit against the attorney-in-fact.