Esquire or Esq. is the honorary title for a lawyer.
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 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.
Esquire is a (now old fashion/'proper' as my Mum would say) of addressing a gentleman on the envelope. You don't use any title so it is David Smith Esq. rather than Mr. David Smith, the letter would then use the salutation 'Dear Mr Smith'. Should only be used with full names, ie D. Smith Esq is NOT correct. If the person has another title (Dr/Sir) etc again use that and drop the Esq.
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.
John Brown, Esq
In Britain, it's a very old fashioned title for a man. ESQ is an abbreviation of 'Esquire', which means that a person such as Thomas Smith, Esq is of the upper classes of society. This basically applies to a segment of society known as the 'landed gentry', so families where large amounts of land are passed on through the generations - the born rich, rather than the nouveau riche. In America, some lawyers choose to use that as a professional title, though I'm not sure why!
An attorney at law indicates that the individual is authorized to practice law in a jurisdiction. Esq is short for Esquire and is a title often used for attorneys. PC means Personal Corporation, and indicates that the individual works for a licensed company.
In some regions, individuals may use "Esq" as a courtesy title for someone perceived to have legal expertise, such as judges or legal professionals. However, the title is traditionally reserved for attorneys. It's important to consider local customs and regulations before using the title.
Short for Esquire an unofficial title of respect, often placed in it's short form after a mans surname name in a formal written address
DR. usually stands for "Doctor," which is a title used for individuals who have obtained a doctoral degree in their field of study. In the context of an attorney, it is not a standard title or designation. Attorneys typically use titles such as Esq. (Esquire) after their names.