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lawyer

[law-yer, loi-er] / ˈlɔ yər, ˈlɔɪ ər /


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After Duane Roberts died at 88 in November, Riverside buzzed with questions over the fate of the hotel, prompting another Roberts family lawyer to offer public assurances.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Trump Jr. first hired Willding in May 2021, according to interviews the lawyer has given.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Do not give an adviser withdrawal authority, read everything before signing, and get a lawyer or a certified public accountant to review the contract if necessary.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

"Before 2022, there were many ways to avoid the draft without doing anything illegal," said Artyom Klyga, a lawyer with the Movement of Conscientious Objectors.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Even Paul Marshall, Bobby’s lawyer, addressed Bobby’s “dread”: “Bobby fears the unknown, whatever lies beyond his control. He tries to eliminate any element of chance from his life and his chess.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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