Definition
an attorney (at law) (US): a lawyer, a solicitor, a barrister (UK)
An "attorney" is also called a "lawyer" in the U.S. In Britain, the terms "solicitor" and "barrister" are used.
Your attorney is here to see you. I told you yesterday that your lawyer would be coming to visit you.
the attorney fees: an amount of money paid to a lawyer for their services
- "An attorney will be provided for you by the court if you cannot afford one."
- "Lawyer : Hi, this is Matthew Epstein, attorney at law."
- "Bethany Belovin Attorney at law"
- "Bethany : If this case ends up going to court, your client will be liable for all attorney fees and court costs."
- "Bethany : Bethany Belovin, attorney at law."
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