Advocate
A legal practitioner often briefed for specialist court work, opinions, and advocacy.
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Advocates are regulated legal practitioners. Some advocates take briefs through attorneys, while referral and practice arrangements can depend on the advocate's status and the matter.
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A legal practitioner often briefed for specialist court work, opinions, and advocacy.
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A legal practitioner often briefed for specialist court work, opinions, and advocacy.
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