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lawyeror attorneyPerson trained and licensed to prepare, manage, and either prosecute or defend a court action as an agent for another and who also gives advice on legal matters that may or may not require court action. Legal practice varies from country to country. In Britain, for example, lawyers are divided into barristers and solicitors. In the U.S. attorneys often specialize in limited areas of the law (e.g., criminal law, divorce, or probate). In France the most important type of legal professional is the avocat, roughly comparable to the English barrister. In Germany the chief distinction is between lawyers and notaries. lawyer 1. a member of the legal profession, esp a solicitor 2. a popular name for burbot (a fish) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Benjamin Brafman, the renowned criminal attorney and frequent legal analyst on ABC's "Good Morning America," will return as Master of Ceremonies. Having no experience in criminal law, Caddy enlisted the help of a criminal attorney to speak for the accused burglars. It's a tough job, especially in the pouring rain, and he's ready to call it a day when he gets a call for one last job for a low-life criminal attorney who needs a mysterious package to be delivered. |
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