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::''To support or defend by argument; to recommend publicly. An individual who presents or argues another's case; one who gives legal advice and pleads the cause of another before a court or tribunal; a counselor. A person admitted to the practice of law who advises clients of their legal rights and argues their cases in court.'' <ref> [http://www.answers.com/topic/advocate?cat=biz-fin Law Encyclopedia] West's Encyclopedia of American Law, published by Thomson Gale. </ref> | ::''To support or defend by argument; to recommend publicly. An individual who presents or argues another's case; one who gives legal advice and pleads the cause of another before a court or tribunal; a counselor. A person admitted to the practice of law who advises clients of their legal rights and argues their cases in court.'' <ref> [http://www.answers.com/topic/advocate?cat=biz-fin Law Encyclopedia] West's Encyclopedia of American Law, published by Thomson Gale. </ref> | ||
| − | In most countries, the | + | In most countries, the government exercise control over official lawyers in order to ensure a steady supply of loyal judges and bureaucrats of the [[Ministry of Justice]]. Common lawyers have traditionally regulated themselves (voluntary associations), despite nominal state control. |
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| + | ==Popular image== | ||
| + | In the U.S. lawyers are the butt of many popular jokes, despite their power and prestige. | ||
| + | [[Image:Lawyers1.jpg|thumb|300px|''Time'' attacks lawyers, April 10, 1978]] | ||
::''A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns'' Mario Puzo (b. 1920), U.S. novelist. <ref> [http://www.enotes.com/famous-quotes/a-lawyer-with-his-briefcase-can-steal-more-than-a Famous Quotes] eNotes.com, Inc. </ref> | ::''A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns'' Mario Puzo (b. 1920), U.S. novelist. <ref> [http://www.enotes.com/famous-quotes/a-lawyer-with-his-briefcase-can-steal-more-than-a Famous Quotes] eNotes.com, Inc. </ref> | ||
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*[[Solicitor General]] | *[[Solicitor General]] | ||
*[[Attorney]] | *[[Attorney]] | ||
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*[[Attorney general]] | *[[Attorney general]] | ||
| + | ==Further reading== | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
| + | *[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,948072,00.html "Those #X!!! Lawyers," ''Time'' April 10, 1978] | ||
*[http://www.lectlaw.com/ref.html Lectric Law Library] REFERENCE ROOM. | *[http://www.lectlaw.com/ref.html Lectric Law Library] REFERENCE ROOM. | ||
*[http://encyclo.findlaw.com/ Read the Encyclopedia of Law and Economics Online] ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LAW & ECONOMICS. | *[http://encyclo.findlaw.com/ Read the Encyclopedia of Law and Economics Online] ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LAW & ECONOMICS. | ||
Revision as of 22:51, January 13, 2009
Lawyer a person learned in the law; as an attorney, advocate, counsel or solicitor; a person licensed to practice law. (Black's Law Dictionary). It was Rome who developed a class of specialists who were learned in the law, known as jurisconsults (iuris consulti).
- A person, who through a regular program of study, is learned in legal matters and has been licensed to practice his or her profession. Any qualified person who prosecutes or defends causes in courts of record or other judicial tribunals, or who renders legal advice or assistance in relation to any matter.
Lawyer as Advocate is one that pleads in another's behalf; an intercessor.
- To support or defend by argument; to recommend publicly. An individual who presents or argues another's case; one who gives legal advice and pleads the cause of another before a court or tribunal; a counselor. A person admitted to the practice of law who advises clients of their legal rights and argues their cases in court. [1]
In most countries, the government exercise control over official lawyers in order to ensure a steady supply of loyal judges and bureaucrats of the Ministry of Justice. Common lawyers have traditionally regulated themselves (voluntary associations), despite nominal state control.
Popular image
In the U.S. lawyers are the butt of many popular jokes, despite their power and prestige.
- A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns Mario Puzo (b. 1920), U.S. novelist. [2]
See also
Further reading
External links
- "Those #X!!! Lawyers," Time April 10, 1978
- Lectric Law Library REFERENCE ROOM.
- Read the Encyclopedia of Law and Economics Online ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LAW & ECONOMICS.
References
- ↑ Law Encyclopedia West's Encyclopedia of American Law, published by Thomson Gale.
- ↑ Famous Quotes eNotes.com, Inc.