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attorney definition - legal

Lawyer; one who dispenses legal advice to clients and advocates for them.

attorney in fact

One who is the agent or representative of another and is authorized, pursuant to a power of attorney, to act on their behalf.

attorney at law

One who is specially trained and licensed by a state to practice law.
One whose profession is to provide advice or to act or represent others in legal matters. See also district attorney, public defender, and counsel.

attorney of record

The attorney at law or the law firm designated in a courtÂ’s records as representing a particular party in a particular action. As long as a party is represented by an attorney of record, all documents, correspondence, and other communications that are intended for that party, whether from the court or the other parties in the action, must go instead to the attorney of record.

attorneyÂ’s fees definition - legal

The sum charged to a client by an attorney at law for the professional services performed for the client. The sum reflects a contingent fee, flat fee, hourly fee, compensation for out-of-pocket expenses, or some combination thereof. See also contingent fee and retainer.

attorneyÂ’s lien definition - legal

An encumbrance asserted by a lawyer against a clientÂ’s file, money or property as security for unpaid legal fees. Strictly limited right to assert such a lien in most jurisdictions, and prohibited by ethical rules in others. Also referred to as a charging lien or retaining lien.

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