Legal Definitions - sole practitioner

SOLE PRACTITIONER

A sole practitioner is a lawyer who practices law alone, without any partners or associates. They are also known as solo practitioners.

John is a sole practitioner who runs his own law firm. He handles all of his clients' cases by himself and does not have any other lawyers working with him.

Sarah is a solo practitioner who specializes in family law. She works independently and does not have any other lawyers in her firm.

A sole practitioner is a lawyer who works alone and does not have any partners or associates. They are responsible for handling all aspects of their clients' cases, from initial consultations to court appearances. The examples illustrate how sole practitioners work independently and are solely responsible for their clients' legal matters.