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trial lawyer

American  

noun

  1. a lawyer who specializes in appearing before trial courts.


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

Mark Lanier, the lead trial lawyer for the plaintiff, said social-media apps affected his client’s behavior, social skills and her education.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 26, 2026

Representative, D-El Paso; Joe Lonsdale, entrepreneur, founder and managing partner at 8VC; and Katie Phang, journalist and trial lawyer.

From Salon Jun. 12, 2025

Like Ortiz, Loving received clemency because he also had received ineffective assistance from his trial lawyer.

From Slate Dec. 23, 2024

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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