appropriate initials to use for attorney?

Answer 1

Most of the attorneys I work for use the term Esq. behind their name.

It stands for Esquire.

Mr. John Doe, Esq.

Answer 2

We'll assume you mean for their title, and not their name.

It depends on the country and what degrees they have. In most European counties, legal professionals have a Bachelors of Law (L.L.B) as their professional degree.

In the US, almost all attorneys have a JD (Juris Doctor). A few states allow non-JDs to sit for the bar after a long apprenticeship process, so those would not use the degree initials.

A Masters in Law (L.L.M.) is actually an advanced degree, beyond a JD. It usually applies to some particular specialty in law, such as intellectual property or international law.

The term "Esquire" ("Esq") is not limited to lawyers, but is a common indicator. Lawyers who don't want to use JD, usually use Esq.

The initials "P.C." refer to Professional Corporation. Many states do not allow attorneys to form normal corporations for limiting their liability, but have separate rules for forming professional corporations which provide some of the same benefits. Many attorneys form a professional corporation for just themselves, so the designation "P.C." would refer to the business (like "Inc.") rather than the individual.

In the end, it's a matter of personal preference. As along as the attorney is being accurate in what they use (to avoid violating rules of professional conduct), most states don't have specific requirements

Answer 3

attorney, lawyer Not always interchangeable. Lawyers have law degrees; attorneys may have law degrees. An attorney (usually, but not necessarily, a lawyer) is a person empowered to act for another. Don't capitalize either word unless it's at the beginning of a sentence or it's part of an officeholder's title: District Attorney Eileen Delaunay.

Answer 4

Some attorneys use "J.D." for juris doctor -- which is the degree conferred upon a graduate of a law school, while others use "P.C." for professional consultant. Some even use "L.L.M." Not sure what that stands for, but it denotes someone who has been conferred a Masters Degree from a law school.

Answer 5

The first letter of your first name, and the first letter of you last name. Throw the first letter of your middle name in there if you feel fancy.

Answer 6

It just depends on what your name is!
Try a few & see!

Answer 7

BS - for excrement of a male cow

Answer 8

atty.