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Legal Definitions - private attorney

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Definition of private attorney

A private attorney is a legal agent designated to transact business for another person. They can also be a person who practices law, also known as a lawyer. Private attorneys can be hired by individuals or organizations to represent them in legal matters.

These examples illustrate the different types of private attorneys and their roles in the legal system. Associate attorneys work for law firms and assist with legal cases. Attorney ad litems are appointed by the court to represent children in legal matters. Staff attorneys work for courts or organizations and provide legal support.

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Simple Definition

A private attorney is a person who helps someone else with legal matters. They can be hired to do things like write legal documents or represent someone in court. There are different types of private attorneys, like those who specialize in writing legal briefs or doing legal research. Sometimes, a court will appoint an attorney to represent a child in a legal case, and this person is called an attorney ad litem. The attorney general is the top lawyer for a state or the United States, and they give advice to the government and represent it in legal cases.

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