Attorney Defined
An attorney is a highly trained legal professional who is authorized to practice law and act on behalf of others in legal matters. They are also known as lawyers and serve as representatives for individuals, organizations, and entities in various legal capacities. These professionals undergo rigorous education and training to obtain their credentials and maintain their licensure. Definition Synonyms Advocate, Counsel, Counselor, Legal eagle, Barrister (in some jurisdictions), Solicitor (in some jurisdictions), Legal practitioner, and Legal representative. Role Someone authorized to practice law; a lawyer who has completed the necessary educational requirements and obtained proper licensing. Also called attorney-at-law, these professionals must maintain ongoing education and adhere to strict ethical guidelines. Less commonly, an agent authorized to act on behalf of another person, but not necessarily authorized to practice law, e.g., a person authorized to act by a power of attorney. Also called attorney-in-fact and private attorney, though these roles are distinctly different from licensed legal practitioners. Attorney includes a person appointed by someone to do something in their absence, or to act in their place, though this broader definition has become less common in modern usage. An attorney-at-law would be a person you appoint to handle your legal affairs, […]