counsel

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“A third party that agreed to pay his legal fees and costs has refused to pay, leaving Kay’s current counsel with more than $130,000 in unpaid fees and out-of-pocket expenses,” Gerger wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"Craig was my mentor, wise counsel, passionate advisor, and great friend. He was the distinguished elder statesman with a reservoir of Olympic knowledge and experience which he shared willingly and to great effect," Coe added.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

We still have a right to trial by jury, a right to counsel, due process—all of these basic protections in the playbook that we assume everyone is working from.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Michael Farris, general counsel for National Religious Broadcasters, the lead plaintiff in the case, said that he intended to appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

On the trip to Holman, Tate was furious that McMillian had involved outside counsel; he mocked Walter for thinking it would make any difference.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson