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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McMahon has gutted the Education Department’s civil rights division, where lawyers and other federal employees work to ensure all students can access public school, free from discrimination.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025 -
Prosecutors further expressed concerns about the department's ability to take the case to trial quickly due to problems identifying all the relevant materials that would need to be handed over to Comey's lawyers, sources said.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Through his attorney, Gabe Banks of Banks Weaver Law Firm, Tyrese issued a formal statement extending condolences to the Parker family and accepting responsibility for his dogs.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Jets are now seeking monetary damages from Chen, including costs of suit, and attorneys’ fees.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Attorney-at-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attorney-at-law. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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