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A Solicitor
Lou Altenwerth
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What does a lawyer do in a court?
A lawyer represents and defends his or her client. In court this can mean speaking on their behalf, presenting evidence to the jury on their behalf and generally convincing the jury and judge of his or her client's innocence.
Does a lawyer have to say when they know their client is guilty?
No. All communications between a lawyer and his client is confidential, at least as it pertains to the client's case.However, there may be a future time when a lawyer is summoned to speak in court or to police about his client conversations. For example, his client is convicted, goes to prison, and is murdered there. In the murder case, a judge may overrule the lawyer/client confidentiality, and the lawyer would then have to talk about what he knows, in the interests of identifying &/or convicting his late-client's killer.
What is a person who speaks in favor of his client in a court of law known as?
a defense lawyer
A lawyer who advises clients on legal issues?
That would be an Eliza Rosevear lawyer!
Can a lawyer place a lien on the client's document?
No. An attorney would sue in court and obtain a lien for legal services against a client who didn't pay.
What do you call a lawyer's client's opponent?
It depends if the lawyer's client is the plantiff then the opponet is the defendant. If the lawyer's client is the defendant than the opponent is the plantiff.
Can a lawyer be sued if their client still goes to prison?
You cannot sue a lawyer simply because the lawyer did not win the case. You can sue if the lawyer did not do a good job. It can be difficult to prove unless it is obvious, such as the lawyer showing up to court inebriated.
What are the duties of a divorce lawyer?
To represent their client in divorce proceedings. This may include court appearances and negotiations with the other party.
Why would a person need to hire a litigation lawyer?
A litigation lawyer actively participates in the defense of a client through a trial or court appearance. They can mediate or negotiate on behalf of the defendant to avoid a court hearing through plea bargaining. They are considered more hands-on because they are involved in more aspects of the representation of the client.
Can a client fire their lawyer at any time?
Yes, that is their prerogative - unless - they have a Public Defender appointed to their case, then they will have to request that the court appoint another one.
Can a lawyer file orders without client approving?
Technically, no. Only Judges file orders. Most likely you are referring to Motions which seek an order from the court. Presumably the lawyer has you permission to represent you, and therefore is authorized to file papers on your behalf. Good practice would require to have client approval on anything filed with the court.
What type of Lawyer advises clients on legal issues?
That is what all lawyers do.
