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Art. 37 Bundesgesetz vom 6. Oktober 2000 über den Allgemeinen Teil des Sozialversicherungsrechts (ATSG) - Vertretung und Verbeiständung
ATSG; 4. Kapitel: Allgemeine Verfahrensbestimmungen
Art. 37 ATSG · Vertretung und Verbeiständung
Die Partei kann sich, wenn sie nicht persönlich zu handeln hat, jederzeit vertreten oder, soweit die Dringlichkeit einer Untersuchung es nicht ausschliesst, verbeiständen lassen.
Der Versicherungsträger kann die Vertretung auffordern, sich durch schriftliche Vollmacht auszuweisen.
Solange die Partei die Vollmacht nicht widerruft, macht der Versicherungsträger seine Mitteilungen an die Vertretung.
Wo die Verhältnisse es erfordern, wird der gesuchstellenden Person ein unentgeltlicher Rechtsbeistand bewilligt.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (1,114)
IV.2020.96 · sg (Art. 37 Abs. 4 ATSG)
Disability Benefits Appeal and Legal Aid Entitlement Based on Conflicting Expert Opinions
Cited regarding the granting of free legal assistance in social security proceedings when necessary.
VVGE.2009.10.Nr.36 · ow (Art. 37 Abs. 4 ATSG)
Insured Granted Free Legal Representation in Complex Disability Appeal
This provision is cited as the legal basis for granting legal aid under exceptional circumstances.
A/751/2025 · ge (art. 37 al. 4 LPGA)
Insured v. Insurer: Right to Legal Aid for Disability Appeal
Cited as the legal basis for the entitlement to free legal counsel in social insurance administrative proceedings.
UV.2024.49 · sg (Art. 37 ATSG)
Appeal for Legal Representation in Accident Insurance Dispute Granted Due to Case Complexity
This article is cited in the summary header and implicitly grounds the decision regarding the granting of free legal aid in the administrative procedure, which is the subject of the appeal being partially upheld in order 1.
IV.2024.226 · sg (Art. 37 Abs. 4 ATSG)
Appeal Regarding Disability Benefits Denial Due to Disputed Memory Deficits and Remand for Further Investigation
Cited as the legal basis for granting the applicant legal aid for the administrative proceedings based on need, lack of futility, and necessity of representation.
S3 24 22 · vs (art. 37 al. 4 LPGA)
Appeal Granted for Legal Aid in Unemployment Benefit Repayment Case
The appeal was admitted, granting legal aid in the administrative procedure based on this provision.
VBE.2024.508 · ag (Art. 37 Abs. 4 ATSG)
Right to Free Legal Representation in Administrative Proceedings Denied Due to Lack of Exceptional Complexity and Availability of Alternative Support
This provision is cited as the legal basis for granting legal aid in social security proceedings and is central to the court's decision regarding the appellant's request for legal assistance in the administrative procedure.
VBE.2025.33 · ag (Art. 37 Abs. 4 ATSG)
Plaintiff Not Entitled to Free Legal Representation in Administrative Proceedings
Cited as the legal basis for the right to free legal assistance in social security proceedings, which the court ultimately denies.
IV.2024.00693 · zh (Art. 37 Abs. 4 ATSG)
Disability Benefit Legal Aid Remand for Financial Need Assessment
The court decided to partially uphold the appeal and remit the matter to the IV office to rule anew on the entitlement to free legal representation, based on the criteria established in this article.
S 2023 59 · zg (Art. 37 Abs. 4 ATSG)
Insured Person v. Compulsory Accident Insurer (UK Private Treatment Costs)
Cited in the reasoning, relating to the conditions for granting free legal aid, which is relevant to the rejection of a claim for costs/reimbursement.
A/4172/2024 · ge (Art. 37 al. 4 LPGA)
Applicant v. State (Free Legal Aid for Complex Disability Case)
Cited in the dispositive as the basis for granting the right to free legal aid in administrative procedure.
33.2025.5 · ti (Art. 37 cpv. 4 LPGA)
Appeal Dismissed: Overpaid Benefits Repayment Waiver Denied Due to Gross Negligence
Governs the right to free legal aid in the administrative opposition procedure, cited when denying judicial assistance in the administrative phase.
42.2024.52 · ti (art. 37 cpv. 4 LPGA)
Social Assistance Repayment Recalculation Due to Mortgage Deduction Error
Cited regarding the possibility for the applicant to benefit from free legal aid (gratuitous patronage) in the appeal procedure.
VSBES.2024.284 · so (Art. 37 Abs. 4 ATSG)
Appeal Against Denial of Free Legal Aid for Disability Claim Remand
This article forms the substantive basis for the conditions governing the granting of free legal aid in the administrative procedure, which the court ultimately decided must be re-examined by the lower authority.
A/1838/2024 · ge (Art. 37 al. 1 LPGA)
Appeal Regarding Organization and Scope of Expert Medical Evaluation for Military Injury Claim
Cited regarding the right of a party to be represented or assisted, applicable to participation in evidence collection like medical examinations.