as in lawyer
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations
the sign on the door read "Blalock Smith, Attorney-at-Law"
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Recent Examples of attorney-at-law
He’s done a bang-up job of portraying one of the most creative attorneys-at-law TV has ever produced, after all.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attorney-at-law
Noun
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The judge noted that the Supreme Court released guidelines last year for how lawyers use AI.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Each Gospel Justice Center – which is open one day a month for a few hours – revolves around volunteer lawyers and church members offering brief legal advice, guidance and prayer in a community setting.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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State officials who are defendants in the lawsuit denied restricting the detainees' access to their attorneys and said any protocols were in place for security reasons and to make sure there was sufficient staffing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The woman also prevented the flight crew from providing medical assistance to a nearby passenger and preparing the aircraft for takeoff, per the attorney’s office.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Attorney-at-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attorney-at-law. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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