Why would I choose one over the other?
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2007-03-09 05:11:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In the united states there is no difference.
2007-03-09 05:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by a 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In most jurisdictions, the two terms are used interchangeably.
Some states and provinces have specific definitions, such as using one term if the person is licensed in that state, but the other term if they are only licensed in some other state.
The bottom line is that the title doesn't really matter. If the person is licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction, then whether they call themselves an attorney (at law) or a lawyer is a non-issue.
Note, that this doesn't apply to the difference between a soliciter and a barrister, which are different in many countries. Also, note that the concept of "power of attorney" is an entirely different issue than someone being a licensed attorney at law.
2007-03-09 05:25:22 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word "attorney" means someone who does something in the name of someone else, with that person's permission. For example, I can give someone a "power of attorney" that allows that person to go into my bank account and use the money to pay my bills while I am out of the country.
The word "attorney" is used in the US to refer to lawyers because people give their lawyers the power to do certain things in their names. So, in the US, there is no difference.
In Canada, we do not use the word "attorney" to refer to lawyers.
2007-03-10 02:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by Eric W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An individual can give power of attorney to someone who is not a lawyer. This is most often seen in execution of wills, or allowing that individual with power of attorney to sign documents when the person granting the power is ill or elderly.
However, an attorney who represents a client in court is an attorney at law, or commonly known as a lawyer.
yes, there is definitely a difference.
2007-03-09 05:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by Jack Chedeville 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A lawyer becomes an attorney after you pay for the services!
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2007-03-09 05:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by TzodEarf 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they are the same thing, one is just a fancier title, an attorney is a lawyer and vice versa.
2007-03-09 05:16:41 · answer #6 · answered by Angela C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No difference.
2007-03-09 05:14:23 · answer #7 · answered by Peter 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only the spelling.
2007-03-09 05:30:15 · answer #8 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Same thing!
2007-03-09 05:14:11 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋