counsel

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"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

Whatever other crimes he committed, argued his counsel, Brown could not be convicted of treason in the absence of allegiance.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 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

Fernandez signed a guilty plea to life without the possibility of parole but later filed a resentencing petition, arguing that she was coerced into the plea and that her state-appointed defense attorney provided ineffective counsel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“It’s my understanding that opposing counsel has offered a sentence of two and a half years in juvenile detention,” Mother said.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti