What are the duties of attorney?

Answer 1

It depends on what type of an attorney. For example, a criminal defense attorney would meet with the defendant to discuss the facts and relevant law. Then he/she would investigate the case. The attorney would make any necessary motions by performing the necessary research, filing the necessary paperwork, and then having a hearing before the judge. The attorney would prepare the case for trial, handling any administrative issues that come up, and prepare the client. At the trial, the attorney would perform the actual trial.

Quite differently, a real estate closing attorney would meet with the client, would research the property's title, preparing the necessary closing documents, and file them with the correct clerks.

Or a transactional attorney might prepare contracts and negotiate them with other companies.

Answer 2

A defendant's attorney tries to prove that his client is innocent, if the client pleads 'not guilty.' If the client admits guilt the attorney tries to persuade the court to impose the lowest sentence that is possible.

Answer 3

In the USA, all attorneys are required to take an oath in order to practice law. In Missouri, the Oath of Admission says:

I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Missouri;

That I will maintain the respect due courts of justice, judicial officers and members of my profession and will at all times conduct myself with dignity becoming of an officer of the Court in which I appear;

That I will never seek to mislead the judge or jury by any artifice or false statement of fact or law;

That I will at all times conduct myself in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct; and,

That I will practice law to the best of my knowledge and ability and with consideration for the defenseless and oppressed.

So help me God.

Answer 4

An attorney counsel is a practitioner who practices law associated with a law firm but is not an associate or a partner. These may be lawyers who are hired on a temporary basis or a part-time lawyer or a retired partner who does not actively practice law but remains available for occasional consultation at the firm.