trial lawyer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of trial lawyer
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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But Pike's trial lawyer did not put McCoy on the stand or call many of the witnesses she recommended.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Both bills were sponsored by the Consumer Attorneys of California, a powerful trial lawyer trade group that says it wants to beef up punishment for misconduct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Also, one prominent litigator, Antonia Apps, a trial lawyer and a former senior official at the Securities and Exchange Commission, joined the firm recently.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
The trial lawyer firing is the second round for Alaska, which dismissed South Carolina-based Motley Rice in October for cause over that firm’s conflicts of interest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 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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