To write Esq with the last name first and middle initial, it would be formatted as follows: "Last Name, First Name Middle Initial, Esq." For example, "Doe, John A., Esq."
You just write it after the name in all lower case letters: John Smith esq.
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Yes, esq. has no real meaning in todays society so anyone can use it.
When addressing someone with "Esq." after their name, simply write "<Recipient's full name>, Esq." in the salutation or the body of the letter. Make sure to use proper grammar and punctuation to show respect and professionalism in your communications.
The abbreviation esq. stands for esquire, which in terms of medieval levels of social ranking, indicated a person who is respectable, but not of the nobility. In more modern usage, it is properly used after the name of a lawyer, though few lawyers today would do it. In the years around 1900, it was sort of a fad for any man who did not have to earn a living with a shovel to sign his name "John Smith, Esq." but it was soon seen as an affectation, and passed into history. Lawyers have the right to use it, but as noted - few ever do.
John Brown, Esq
Melons P. Wafflebottom III Esq.
Most probably, it's Esq. which stands for Esquire, the denominator of social status.
Esq. (abbreviation of Esquire) is a British term, at least in origin. The suffix was used to denote social status. In the United States Esq. has been assumed, not awarded by any authority, mainly by law practitioners.
The traditional title for a lawyer is "Esquire", which is abbreviated "Esq.". Therefore, on the invitation you would write John A Smith, Esq. if his highest degree is JD. If he has also received a PhD, you could write Dr. John A Smith, Esq.
Yes, "Esq" is a suffix commonly used for both men and women in the legal profession to denote that they are a lawyer. It is often used in formal contexts such as on business cards or in professional correspondence.