: one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise as to legal rights and obligations in other matters
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their lawyers told them that they couldn't use the park for the concert without permission from the city
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According to the filing, these lawyers worked closely with federal authorities, supplied investigative materials, communicated with witnesses and helped influence the development of the case before trial.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Nick Reiner's Attorney Represented Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey Nick has hired defense attorney Alan Jackson, a prominent lawyer known for previously representing Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and Karen Read.
—Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025
Jackson, the defendant’s attorney, is a high-profile lawyer who represented Harvey Weinstein at his Los Angeles trial and Karen Read at her trial in Massachusetts.
—Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Additionally, lawyers representing the victim’s family said correctional staff invaded Mendoza’s privacy by sharing footage of his killing.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Nick Reiner's Attorney Represented Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey Nick has hired defense attorney Alan Jackson, a prominent lawyer known for previously representing Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and Karen Read.
—Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025
Jackson, the defendant’s attorney, is a high-profile lawyer who represented Harvey Weinstein at his Los Angeles trial and Karen Read at her trial in Massachusetts.
—Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Additionally, lawyers representing the victim’s family said correctional staff invaded Mendoza’s privacy by sharing footage of his killing.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Lawyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawyer. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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lawyer
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law·yer
ˈlȯ-yər 
: one whose profession is to advise clients as to legal rights and obligations and to represent clients in legal proceedings
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