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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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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

The most famous trial lawyer of his time, Clarence Darrow inspired reverential biographies, stage plays and performances from some of the 20th century’s greatest actors.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2024

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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