Solicitor
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Legal Representation
Solicitors handle various legal tasks, including drafting documents, offering advice, and representing clients in lower courts. My solicitor drafted the contract for my new business.
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Solicitor vs Barrister
Solicitors are different from barristers; the latter specialize in courtroom advocacy and litigation in higher courts. After consulting with my solicitor, he recommended we hire a barrister for the upcoming trial.
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Hiring Process
In the UK and other countries, people typically instruct or retain a solicitor for legal services. I needed to instruct a solicitor to help with my visa application.