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attorney

[uh-tur-nee] / əˈtɜr ni /


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By the time a story filters down to “Dateline” or Investigation Discovery, enough years have passed that the victim’s relatives, attorneys and investigators can be persuaded to revisit the worst chapter of their lives.

From Salon

The district attorney said he’s made decisions based on what he can actually prove in court, and argued case reviews within the Justice Systems Integrity Division have become even more rigorous under his leadership.

From Los Angeles Times

I hold the power of attorney for my mother.

From MarketWatch

His legal practice held power of attorney for many elderly people with dementia.

From BBC

Fischer subsequently held the city in contempt after the plaintiffs’ attorney introduced evidence that city workers continued to post signs in some locations prohibiting bulky items.

From Los Angeles Times