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Simple English definitions for legal terms

private attorney

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A quick definition of private attorney:

A private attorney is a person who helps someone else with legal matters. They can be hired to do things like write legal documents or represent someone in court. There are different types of private attorneys, like those who specialize in writing legal briefs or doing legal research. Sometimes, a court will appoint an attorney to represent a child in a legal case, and this person is called an attorney ad litem. The attorney general is the top lawyer for a state or the United States, and they give advice to the government and represent it in legal cases.

A more thorough explanation:

A private attorney is a legal agent designated to transact business for another person. They can also be a person who practices law, also known as a lawyer. Private attorneys can be hired by individuals or organizations to represent them in legal matters.

These examples illustrate the different types of private attorneys and their roles in the legal system. Associate attorneys work for law firms and assist with legal cases. Attorney ad litems are appointed by the court to represent children in legal matters. Staff attorneys work for courts or organizations and provide legal support.

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llama
16:16
prolly named veronica or sarah
windyMagician
16:16
@Dkk: for public defense tho?
windyMagician
16:16
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texaslawhopefully
16:17
@windyMagician: not at all. Michigan is also very generous with aid, so if you get enough it makes perfect sense to take it.
windyMagician
16:17
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windyMagician
16:17
going to my dream school is crazy
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
16:18
michigan also has better options if you do PD for 10 years then want to do something else
windyMagician
16:19
also would love to clerk for my federal district court even tho I know its hella competitive, I think mich sets me up better?
llama
16:20
would be a great point to bring up when ur deciding / visiting each place- see what recent placement looks like
texaslawhopefully
16:23
For fed clerkships by far Michigan places better. I think it’s like 14-15 percent
windyMagician
16:25
sticker debt is high-key scary tho
texaslawhopefully
16:26
I’m sure you’ll get good merit aid though. Look at Michigan’s 509 report. They’re very generous.
cheriebomb
16:34
i am going to wait patiently into january to get into a law school
cheriebomb
16:34
then i will start tweaking
texaslawhopefully
16:42
January could not come any sooner
cheriebomb
16:54
i hope you guys all have a very lovely holiday season
cheriebomb
17:02
has everyone finished procuring their presents?
cheriebomb
17:02
I got my sis a vintage leather jacket off ebay she’s gonna freak she only has fake stuff
riverstart-prize
17:09
hi all
CynicalOops
17:14
Ive been slacking so hard on tickets fawk
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17:14
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jackfrost11770
17:14
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CynicalOops
17:14
Im just gonna get everyone tickets so thats why i said that
jackfrost11770
17:14
people are so stupid on the internet its crazy
CynicalOops
17:15
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windyMagician
17:18
that and the post asking for low gpa success stories along with every other identifying detail
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
17:21
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cheriebomb
17:23
@CynicalOops: tickets to what?
CynicalOops
17:26
I got my brother tickets to a golf tournament and im going to get my mom ski lift tickets because she just moved near a ski resort
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