lawyer

n. one who represents people in a court of law or advises them on legal matters, barrister, attorney

A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person licensed to practice law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the government of a society to maintain stability and justice. Working as a lawyer represents the practical application of legal theory and knowledge to solve real problems or to advance the interests of those who retain (i.e., hire) lawyers for legal services.
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The burbot (Lota maculosa).
  

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The bowfin (Amia calva).
  

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The black-necked stilt. See Stilt.
  

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One versed in the laws, or a practitioner of law; one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients, or to advise as to prosecution or defence of lawsuits, or as to legal rights and obligations in other matters. It is a general term, comprehending attorneys, counselors, solicitors, barristers, sergeants, and advocates.
  

A person that has been trained in the law and that has been certified to give legal advice or to represent others in attorney. - (read more on Lawyer)
  

-- see attorney

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