What should I do if the trial lawyer is not present?

Legal analysis: If the plaintiff cannot be present at the court session, he or she can apply to postpone the trial if there is a valid reason. If there is no valid reason, the lawsuit can be dismissed, and the defendant will acquiesce in counterclaiming.

Legal basis: "Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 132 If any of the following circumstances occurs, the court session may be postponed: (1) Appearance in court must be The parties and other litigation participants fail to appear in court without justifiable reasons; (2) The parties shall apply to the court hearing the case to postpone the hearing before the court determines the opening of the hearing.

Article 143. If the plaintiff refuses to appear in court without justifiable reasons after being summoned, or leaves the court midway without the permission of the court, the lawsuit may be dismissed; if the defendant counterclaims, the judgment may be made in default.