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New2grammar  +  498471 Wed, 09 Apr 08 01:22 PM

Is there any difference between an attorney and a lawyer? I remember someone told me they are different but can't remember the differences.

Thanks in advance!
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nona the brit  +  498475 Wed, 09 Apr 08 01:26 PM

I don't about US English but in the UK only the word lawyer is used.
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Peaceblinkfriend  +  498489 Wed, 09 Apr 08 01:49 PM
 In Australia, the State Attorney General is the first law officer of the state. 
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Pter, 1 yr 212 days ago
In TV series from the US, they always say attorney instead of lawyer.  Another British vs American difference?
New2grammar, 1 yr 212 days ago

Actually I've heard both which is why I'm asking for the difference.

 

Pter  +  498501 Wed, 09 Apr 08 02:11 PM
I meant they always say attorney when referring to lawyers that appear in courts.  I suppose they don't call a solicitor an attorney.  A solicitor is also a lawyer.
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New2grammar  +  498546 Wed, 09 Apr 08 03:46 PM

I have a feeling that an attorney is a criminal lawyer. You could be right that lawyer is a generic title for those who practice law. Let's see what the natives say. Thanks for your reply.
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Yoong Liat  +  498553 Wed, 09 Apr 08 04:08 PM

The following is what I've found. 

attorney   Show phonetics
noun Coffee
US FOR lawyer:
a defense attorney
an attorney for the plaintiff
a civil/criminal attorney
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Philip  +  498558 Wed, 09 Apr 08 04:15 PM
In the U.S., my father was a lawyer -- his business card read "attorney at law".  As far as I know, a person who has passed the bar exam is known as an attorney or as a lawyer, sometimes addressed as "counselor".
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