Dear Member,
kindly guide whether there is difference in Advocate, Attorney and pleader.
Regards to all members
Smita_L01042008 (student) 15 July 2010
Dear Member,
kindly guide whether there is difference in Advocate, Attorney and pleader.
Regards to all members
Latika Singh (Legal Executive) 16 July 2010
Dear Sam,
Please find the below is definition of these terms,
ADVOCATE:
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
counsel, counselor-at-law, pleader, counsellor, counselor
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
attorney, lawyer - a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
ATTORNEY:
A person admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction and authorized to perform criminal and civil legal functions on behalf of clients. These functions include providing legal counsel, drafting legal documents, and representing clients before courts, administrative agencies, and other tribunals.
PLEADER:
pleader - a lawyer who pleads cases in court
counsel, counselor-at-law, advocate, counsellor, counselor
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
attorney, lawyer - a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
Regards,
Latika