as in lawyer
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations
enjoyed a distinguished career as a counselor-at-law for more than 40 years
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Through tireless efforts, these lawyers are not only winning cases but also sending a powerful message: that every worker deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and that those who violate these basic rights will be held accountable.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025 -
Control by engineers or control by lawyers result in sub-optimal outcomes.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Woman still 'confused about why she was detained' Ortiz Soto, a Honduran, came to the United States in January 2019, her attorney said.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
24 Aug. 2025
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An immigration judge has denied her attorney's requests for her to be freed on bond while her case is being heard.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Counselor-at-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counselor-at-law. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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