Are Attorney and Lawyer are synonyms? Basically yes, but they are not
necessarily Interchangeable terms, you cannot for instance say I give you the
Power of a Lawyer, but you definitely might say I give you the power of
Attorney. An attorney in fact is an agent who conducts business under authority
that is controlled and limited by a written document called a letter, or power,
of attorney granted by the principal. An attorney at law is an officer of a
court of law authorized to represent the person employing him (the client) in
legal proceedings.
A Solicitor One that solicits, especially one that seeks trade or
contributions. The chief law officer of a city, town, or government department
but does not act as an advocate in court, as opposed to the Attorney who pleads
in court. (English Law).
A Barrister (or Advocate) presents the case in court. Most senior and
distinguished barristers are designated Queen's counsel.
A Counsellor at law In the past at least in some U.S states there was a
distinction between the term A Counsellor at Law who argued the case in court
and an attorney who prepared the case but didn’t argue it.Below are a series of articles that may help you researching some legal
dilemmas. Please note: you should ALWAYS consult a Lawyer before making a
final decision about anything related to the Law. Articles contained in this
website may not necessarily apply to your part of the world.
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