ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Synonyms: 26 Similar Words

attorney-at-law

noun

ə-ˈtər-nē-ˈat-ˈlȯ

Definition of attorney-at-law

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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Sandusky has tried almost nonstop since his sentencing to have his June 22, 2012, conviction overturned, arguing first that his lawyers bungled the case.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
OpenAI later issued a statement denying that any lawyers from the company had pressured the employees.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

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Her attorney declined to comment about the complaints lodged against the school.

— Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
But at the last moment, the defense attorney sprung up from his chair to argue a Hail Mary in a final effort to avert a mistrial, prompting a court officer to hold out his hand to signal the jurors should not yet enter the courtroom.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

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