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A lawyer or attorney is a person who practices law, as an advocate, attorney, attorney at law, barrister, barrister-at-law, bar-at-law, canonist, canon lawyer, civil law notary, counsel, counselor, counsellor, solicitor, legal executive, or public servant preparing, interpreting and applying law, but not as a paralegal or charter executive secretary. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to perform legal services. The role of the lawyer varies greatly across different legal jurisdictions.

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    VIC Other Side Lawyer told Court about freshly laid criminal charges

    I am involved in a pretty vigorous property settlement I don't have any criminal record of any type , anywhere However I was recently charged with two crimes of violence, I genuinely believe I just defended myself (intruder into my house) There are no children with my former marital partner ...
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    QLD Duty to protect child under long term guardianship order from foreseeable harm. What type of lawyer do I need ?

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    VIC Which type of lawyer can assist?

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    NSW best criminal lawyer in Parramatta NSW ?

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    NSW Need Family Law Lawyer Accepting Legal Aid ASAP

    Hi Terribly sorry to post like this however I'm in dire straits I've tried everything I need a family law lawyer ASAP that accepts legal aid Grant need urgently in Dire need
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    QLD Canadian wife left and went to Canada to file spousal support

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    VIC Lawyer for will dispute

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    QLD What is considered as 'formally engaged' with a lawyer

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    VIC Advice Needed: How to Revoke an IVO with VIC Police as Applicant After Counselling

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    VIC Employer avoided paying proper wage/taxes. What kind of lawyer do I need to contact?

    I'll try to summarise the story as much as I can. I'm a 31-year-old woman who met my ex-partner, Jack, at university when I was studying architecture at the age of 23. His parents ran a family development/building business, where his dad would leverage debt to buy and develop property himself...
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