Hi! Any person against whom process (notice/summons) of Court/Tribunal/Forum is issued can cause his personal appearance before such Court/Tribunal/Forum, in the matter on the date so fixed and intimated in such process or in the alternative, he can be represented through an attorney/Legal Counsel/Advocate. This generally holds good for matters of Civil Nature. On the other hand, in matters of Criminal nature, the person against whom the process is served has to cause his appearance on every date of hearing unless specifically exempted. However, he can be assisted by his Lawyer. Regarding drafting and pleadings, it has to be specific in nature and circumstance of the issue involved, statute governing the controversy, etc.