solicitor
n. countablen. a lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares documents for people. In the UK and some other countries, you go to them for help with buying a house or writing a will.
n. a legal professional qualified to provide expert advice, draft legal documents, and represent clients in lower courts. In the British legal system, this role is distinct from a barrister, who primarily handles advocacy in higher courts.
I need to see a solicitor about buying a house.
The family hired a solicitor to handle the legal paperwork for their new business venture.
While the solicitor managed the initial negotiations and evidence gathering, a barrister was eventually instructed to present the case before the High Court.
From Middle French soliciteur. By surface analysis, solicit + -or.
Commonly used in the UK, Australia, and Ireland; in the US, the term usually refers to a government lawyer or someone selling goods door-to-door.
I asked my solicitor to defend me in the Supreme CourtI asked my barrister to defend me in the Supreme CourtIn the UK legal system, solicitors generally handle out-of-court work, while barristers represent clients in higher courts.