In the United States, the terms lawyer and attorney are used as synonyms--that is, they are used interchangeably. However, there is a difference between the two terms.
The term attorney is really short for "attorney-at-law" who is a member of the legal profession. An attorney is licensed and qualified to represent a client in the court of law, act on behalf of the client (if given attorney powers), and defend a case in legal proceedings.
On the other hand, a lawyer is trained in law and provides advice on legal matters. A lawyer also conducts suits in legal proceedings and represents clients similar to that of an attorney, which is the main reason why these two terms are typically interchanged.
didn't know their was a difference. now i know
ReplyDeleteToday I learned something really important! Thanks, I was a little confused about this.
ReplyDeleteHa, good to know. Never really even realized there was a difference.
ReplyDeletedude, awesome post, I didnt actually know the difference before!
ReplyDeletecheers man.
First! good info
ReplyDeleteI never knew there was a difference.
ReplyDeleteI can remmeber when I used to watch to be a lawyer.
ReplyDeleteActually didn't know this, great stuff!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the explaination of the difference between these two terms.
ReplyDeleteReally interesting :)
Nice. I didn't know that. But here in Belgium, we have the same difference, but no words to express the actual difference.
ReplyDeleteDidn't know this, good info
ReplyDeleteInteresting! soo...attorney > lawyer?
ReplyDeletei suppose there is no difference
ReplyDeletecool, thanks for the info :D
ReplyDeletegreat post. thanks for info!
ReplyDeleteVery nice info! Thx!
ReplyDeleteOh didn't know that, maybe because i don't live in the USA
ReplyDeleteGood to know. :)
ReplyDeleteWow. I never knew this. I'm glad someone cleared this up.
ReplyDeleteSo if I had a need for a legal assistant, which one is better to hire?
ReplyDeletevery interesting thannk you,
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to find out that, thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat about solicitor? Or do you not use that term over there?
ReplyDeletevery good and clear post! thank you.. it sums up things preety good!
ReplyDeletedidn't know that :D
ReplyDeletehad no idea - thanks for the knowledge
ReplyDeleteGood to know. I need to brush up on my legal skills.
ReplyDeletelo, anybody don't know the differences? -_-
ReplyDeletemeh - americans
So attorneys by definition don't provide advice?
ReplyDeletehaha im still not sure im clear on the difference =D sounds like attorney is more useful though
ReplyDeleteI never knew that! Thanks great info.
ReplyDeletethen who should i trust?!
ReplyDeleteI watched to be a lawyer when i was a kid
ReplyDeleteCool, I didn't know that.
ReplyDeleteVery informative post. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI didnt know the difference before! ty
ReplyDeletethat's good to know.
ReplyDeleteI still don't get the difference... but oh well.
ReplyDeleteCool Story Bro!;)
ReplyDeleteGreat way to explain the differences!
ReplyDeletethanks, always wondered :D
ReplyDeleteDid not think there was a difference.
ReplyDeleteI never knew this and hope I'll never have to choose between any of them! haha
ReplyDeleteI wish this applied over here in the UK
ReplyDeleteI like this explanation. It's very clear.
ReplyDeletehmmm never knew this!
ReplyDeleteso which one is saul? better call saul! i love that guy's character, the commercials, his office...everything. "quick, give me a dollar!"
ReplyDeleteso which one makes more money?
ReplyDeleteI love the law!
ReplyDeleteI never really got the difference before.
ReplyDeleteThe definitions seem to similar to me. lol.
ReplyDeletemmmyeah very similar definitions :o seems a lawyer is more educated but w/e
ReplyDeleteThat puts everything in perspective now!
ReplyDeleteso thats why theres power of attorney and power of lawyer ....>.> lol
ReplyDeleteWw thanks for clearing this up for me
ReplyDeleteBetween attorney and lawyers :)
o i didn't even realize there is a difference...thought they were the same thing this whole time
ReplyDeleteone sleeps with you and the other doesn't xD
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