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Counselor

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001348

An attorney or lawyer who provides legal advice and guidance to a client. This role emphasizes the advisory function of a lawyer, distinct from the role of an advocate who pleads cases in court. The term is often used interchangeably with "attorney" or "counselor at law" and is reflected in the formal title used for lawyers admitted to the bar.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-001348
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001348",
  "term": "Counselor",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "An attorney or lawyer who provides legal advice and guidance to a client. This role emphasizes the advisory function of a lawyer, distinct from the role of an advocate who pleads cases in court. The term is often used interchangeably with \"attorney\" or \"counselor at law\" and is reflected in the formal title used for lawyers admitted to the bar.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/counselor/"
}

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