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Currently non practising, do I need to say this on litigation correspondence?

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DameCelia · 30/05/2020 11:34

I am a currently non practising solicitor, about to send a pre-action protocol letter on a personal dispute with a tradesman. Do I need to sign myself off as a Dame Celia, Solicitor (non practising) or just as Dame Celia?
I recall rules about not using the qualification to try to intimidate or gain influence but I don't want to fall foul of failure to disclose if we end up in court.
Can anyone advise?

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CayrolBaaaskin · 30/05/2020 11:36

As you’re a party litigant, I don’t think you need to say you’re a solicitor at all. If you do you should say you are non practising

user1487194234 · 30/05/2020 12:16

If someone knew you had been a solicitor you have to say you are now not
So eg someone who worked in a firm years ago had time off and came back in paralegal role
As otherwise people could think they were dealing with a solicitor rather than just a paralegal

DameCelia · 30/05/2020 12:21

Thanks @CayrolBaaaskin . I will continue as I was.

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Cinderella66 · 30/05/2020 12:34

I always sign solicitor (non practising) which avoids ambiguity and doubt.

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