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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Still, his lawyers claimed that prison officers denied him the ability to get surgery and removed him from the hospital.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2025 -
Rodriguez’s conduct didn’t disrupt the Jan. 28 meeting, her lawyer Mark Streiff said in his closing remarks.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2025
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New York attorney Nicole Brenecki told Fox News Digital that complications with the jury could lead to severe problems down the road, including a possible mistrial.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2025
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An attorney for the singer has revealed that Kelly — whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly — is hoping to be granted a pardon or have his sentence commuted due to concern that his life is in danger.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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“Counselor-at-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counselor-at-law. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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