Legal Definitions - counselor-at-law

A counselor-at-law is a type of lawyer who provides advice and assistance to clients. They may represent clients in legal matters, or simply provide guidance on a particular issue. The term can also refer to a member of the bar or a barrister in English law.

• Appointed counsel: An attorney appointed by the court to represent a person who cannot afford a lawyer.
• Corporate counsel: An in-house attorney for a corporation who handles legal matters for the company.
• Local counsel: A lawyer who practices in a particular jurisdiction and is retained by nonresident counsel to help with a case or transaction in that jurisdiction.

These examples illustrate the different types of counselors-at-law and their roles. Appointed counsel represents indigent clients who cannot afford their own lawyer. Corporate counsel works for a company and handles its legal matters. Local counsel assists nonresident lawyers with cases or transactions in a particular jurisdiction.