Frequently asked questions
The essentials of how procedural substitutions work on Wokanda — for clients and performers alike.
- What is a procedural substitution?
- A procedural substitution is when another lawyer performs an act before a court or authority on behalf of the attorney handling the case — most often attending a hearing or session when that attorney cannot appear in person.
- Who can take and post substitutions on Wokanda?
- The platform is for professional legal representatives: attorneys (adwokaci), legal advisors (radcowie prawni) and their trainees. Every account is verified for professional status before it can take part in assignments.
- How much does Wokanda cost?
- Creating an account and using the platform is free, and Wokanda charges no commission on assignments. The fee for a substitution is agreed directly between the client and the performer.
- How do I post a substitution assignment?
- After signing up and being verified, you specify the court, date, type of activity, the required professional status and a proposed rate. The assignment reaches verified lawyers operating near that court.
- How do I respond to an assignment?
- From the list of assignments you pick one that suits you and send a response with your proposed price. The client can accept it or agree on terms in chat.
- How does Wokanda verify lawyers?
- Professional status is confirmed against the public registers of the bar and legal-advisor chambers. Only verified accounts can post and take substitutions, which builds trust on both sides.
- Is using substitutions compatible with professional conduct rules?
- Procedural substitution is a common and accepted practice. Responsibility for a given assignment's compliance with the scope of the power of attorney and ethics rules rests with the lawyers themselves — Wokanda only connects the parties.
- How is the rate for a substitution set?
- The client proposes a rate, and the performer can accept it or counter with their own. The final amount is always the result of an agreement between the parties.
- How do ratings and reputation work?
- After a completed substitution the parties rate each other. The average rating is shown on the profile and helps you choose reliable performers and clients.
- Which cities does Wokanda cover?
- Wokanda covers courts across Poland. Matching takes distance to the court into account, so assignments are shown primarily to lawyers operating in the given region.