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Lawyer: Advocate, attorney, counselor, counselor-at-law Conducts criminal and civil lawsuits, draws up legal documents, advises clients as to legal rights, and practices other phases of law: Gathers evidence in divorce, civil, criminal, and other cases to formulate defense or to initiate legal action. Conducts research, interviews clients and witnesses, and handles other details in preparation for trial. Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case. Files brief with court clerk. Represents client in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses. May also confer with colleagues with specialty in area of lawsuit to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings. May also act as trustee, guardian, or executor. May also draft wills, trusts, transfer of assets, gifts, and other documents. May also advise corporate clients concerning transactions of business involving internal affairs, stockholders, directors, officers, and corporate relations with general public. May also supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal personnel. May also prepare business contracts, pay taxes, settle labor disputes, and administer other legal matters. May also teach college courses in law. May also specialize in specific phase of law.
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