trial lawyer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of trial lawyer
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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I tried to contact Fhimah via his trial lawyer to put these allegations to him, but I was unable to reach him.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Veteran trial lawyer David Boies said clients are willing to pay the hourly rates at the high end because the stakes for certain litigation and corporate work are so high.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
According to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Dunn had worked at the Department of Justice as a trial lawyer.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2025
Negro is represented by high-powered trial lawyer Brian Panish, a St. John Bosco alumnus and the lead donor to the school’s $7.2-million Panish Family Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2025
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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