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Recent Examples of cocounsel
Mesereau cocounsel Kathleen Bliss said at a hearing last week.
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Laura McCrystal, Philly.com, 1 Apr. 2018
Relying in part on the text messages collected from Michelle's phone, Rayburn and her cocounsel, Maryclare Flynn, described her as a lonely, calculating girl who killed an ambivalent boy to win the attention of her peers.
—Jesse Barron, Esquire, 23 Aug. 2017
Laura McCrystal, Philly.com, 1 Apr. 2018
Relying in part on the text messages collected from Michelle's phone, Rayburn and her cocounsel, Maryclare Flynn, described her as a lonely, calculating girl who killed an ambivalent boy to win the attention of her peers.
—Jesse Barron, Esquire, 23 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocounsel
Noun
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And a federal law enforcement official told Chung’s lawyers her lawful permanent resident status was being revoked.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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To be sure, the memo represents provisional legal advice exchanged between outside counsel and Duke’s in-house lawyers, and was not written for public consumption.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The attorneys have requested a temporary restraining order from the court, which would halt the law’s enforcement while the legal challenge plays out.—
David Williams,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prekoski, O’Connor’s attorney, said the defense had a tough battle to wage.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After the setback came to light, her husband, Miguel Reyes — according to the UFT’s general counsel, Beth Norton — allegedly struck back.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Friends and opposing counsel describe Romanucci as a hard worker whose personal skills earn him the trust of clients and juries.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Owners David, a pharmacist, and Ryan, a counselor, began restoring historic homes out of personal passion before turning their knack for curation into a hospitality venture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Once your application is received, an adoption counselor will reach out via email and telephone.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His Health Secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, an advocate of healthy eating, has repeatedly expressed his dismay at his boss’s diet.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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New Social Security shortfall dates alarm retirement advocates Retirement advocates sounded alarm at the findings.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Cocounsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocounsel. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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