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An attorney is usually somebody that has passed the bar exam within their state and can represent you in a court of law.
A Lawyer is somebody that is trained in law and can give legal advice but usually cannot represent you in a court of law. They are not yet excepted into their states bar.
So an attorney can be a lawyer but a lawyer is not qualified to be an attorney even though a lot of times in the U.S we use the term as if they were the same.
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∙ 14y agothe practice of law involves giving legal advice to clients, drafting legal documents for clients, and representing clients in legal negotiations and court proceedings such as lawsuits, and is applied to the professional services of a lawyer or attorney at law, barrister, solicitor, or civil law notary.
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∙ 14y agoEven though both terms are used interchangeably, they actually are two different things. An attorney is an individual who is trained to represent a client in court, or represent a client on their behalf if not present. A lawyer is an individual who gives clients legal advice. However, because many individuals who practice law in the US do both duties, both lawyer and attorney have come to mean the same thing.
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Lawer and attorney?
A lawyer is a general term for someone who has studied and practiced law, while an attorney is a specific type of lawyer who represents clients in court. Essentially, all attorneys are lawyers, but not all lawyers are attorneys, as not all lawyers necessarily practice law in a court setting.
Is an attorney the same as a lawyer?
No, an attorney is not the same as a lawyer. You can read about their differences at http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_a_lawyer_and_an_attorney
Is there any real difference between the terms lawyer and attorney?
The terms lawyer and attorney are often used interchangeably, but technically an attorney is a lawyer who has been admitted to the bar and is qualified to represent clients in court. In practice, the distinction is not always important, and both terms are commonly used to refer to legal professionals.
Are a lawyer and attorney the same?
yes becuase on a cop show the people that know they are guilty ask with attourney or lawyer
Can a lawyer defend a relative?
if he/she was your attorney no they can not represent your family members.well atleast not at the same time.atleast they are not suppose to!
What is a person who represents another in a court of law?
A lawyer or an attorney (the two terms are synonymous).
What is another word for a Lawyer?
Attorney.Attorney, advocate, jurist, and proctor.
What is the difference between a lawyer and an attorney at law?
In general, the terms lawyer and attorney are used interchangeably to refer to a legal professional who is licensed to practice law. However, an attorney at law specifically refers to a lawyer who is actively practicing law and representing clients in legal matters. So, all attorneys are lawyers, but not all lawyers are actively practicing as attorneys at law.
Is Criminal justice and a detective the same?
is a criminal justice lawyer and a detective the same thing
What was Claire huxtables occupation in the Cosby show?
lawyer attorney
What alimony can a woman demand for her children if husband files divorce?
That varies from country to country. The best thing to do is get help from a lawyer (attorney).
What does is it means attorneys?
An attorney is a lawyer.
