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lawyer

[law-yer, loi-er] / ˈlɔ jər, ˈlɔɪ ər /


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If they separate, their assets are divided based on each partner's contributions to the household and future needs, says family lawyer Byron Leong, from Australian law firm Lander & Rogers.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

The 20-something Abraham may have been a savvy lawyer, but at the same age George was on the battlefield, proving an essential leader in the French and Indian War.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Her lawyer had mistakenly thought she could appear before the judge via video call.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Pontus Scherp, the lawyer representing Pricerunner, told AFP ahead of Wednesday's ruling that his team had argued that the changes Google implemented in 2017 were "mostly cosmetic".

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Although he'd attempted to get assistance from an experienced trial lawyer, no one was willing to help represent Guiteau.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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