what is the difference between a lawyer and a attorney?

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what is the difference between a lawyer and a attorney?

i dont know what they do

2007-10-20 18:09:59 · 3 answers · asked by joker83318 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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No difference. They're called "lawyers' but their profession is "attorney at law."
It's like asking,what is the differfence between a policeman and a cop. None.

2007-10-20 18:14:16 · answer #1 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yep. Same thing. Esquire, as hokie says, is an old-school suffix for a lawyer. It's abbreviated "Esq."

If you see a "J.D." after someone's name, that also says they're a lawyer - they've receive a law degree (aka "Juris Doctor"). But they may or may not be licensed to practice law in your state.

2007-10-21 03:57:43 · answer #2 · answered by Jimmy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They are both the same thing, as is an Esquire.

2007-10-21 01:13:40 · answer #3 · answered by .. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋