2006-12-12 10:08:58 · 11 answers · asked by MEREMIKWU 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am an attorney....there is no difference. The two words mean the same thing. Attorney is simply a dressed up word for lawyer. If you put out your shingle, you say "John Doe, Attorney at Law". It sounds better than "John Doe, Lawyer". The same goes for the term Counselor, or John Doe, Esquire....all the same thing.
2006-12-12 10:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by Robert A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No difference (unless you have a joke in there). It is just the name people use. Lawyers/Attorneys identify themselves with "esq." at the end of their names - which means Esquire. What the hell is an esquire?! You know I got into some trouble I think I'll call an esquire?! In England, I've heard they call lawyers barristers or solicitors. It all means the same person.
2006-12-12 10:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In common usage, none. The term "attorney" is slightly broader, as a non-lawyer can be designated as attorney-in-fact for a particular purpose.
2006-12-12 10:13:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just words, some people call them lawyers and others call them attorneys.
2006-12-12 10:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by Loli M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no difference
the full title of an attorney is:
attorney at law
or a
lawyer.
2006-12-12 10:12:24 · answer #5 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's kinda self explanatory , an ( ATTORNEY ) is a person assign by yourself or the courts to defend you on a legal matter . Now a ( LAWYER ) is a person with conducts lawsuits for you or advises you on your legal rights on such matters . dose this help you in any way ? .
2006-12-12 10:20:19 · answer #6 · answered by I'M JUST TRYING TO HELP YOU 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As my colleague, Robert A. says, there is no difference per current common usage. But..... "lawyer" refers to someone who is trained in the law and makes his living advising others concerning it. "Attorney" refers to someone who can legally act for another.
2006-12-12 13:30:37 · answer #7 · answered by Pete 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do they bury lawyers at 10 feet instead of the usual six?? Because deep down, lawyers are really good people.
2006-12-12 10:13:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference. You could think of it as a medical doctor compaired to a physician in the medical field. Either way, you mean the same thing (person).
2006-12-13 03:30:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
semanitcs
2006-12-12 10:11:28 · answer #10 · answered by Dognose0 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋