Do I have to have relatives to entrust a lawyer?

The entrusted lawyer is not necessarily a relative. It can be a lawyer, a close relative, or a citizen recommended by his community or group. If the party concerned is a unit, it may also be represented by his employees. There is no requirement that the client must be a relative. As long as the relevant requirements are met, the two parties can become the principal by communicating and agreeing on the entrustment. Article 58 of the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * The parties and legal representatives may entrust one or two persons as agents ad litem. The following persons may be entrusted as agents ad litem: (1) lawyers and grassroots legal service workers; (2) Close relatives or staff members of the parties concerned; (three) citizens recommended by the community, units and relevant social groups where the parties are located.