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attorney Synonyms

Another word for attorney

Choosing another word for attorney depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A qualified legal professional who is licensed to practice law, advise clients on legal matters, and represent them in court.

Usage Example

"The defense attorney-at-law cross-examined the key witness during the afternoon session of the trial."

Strongest
attorney-at-law
lawyer
counsel
Strong
counselor
advocate
barrister
solicitor

• noun (Context 2)

A person legally appointed or empowered by another to act as their agent in transacting business, managing financial affairs, or making legal decisions.

Usage Example

"Before undergoing major surgery, she appointed her eldest daughter as her attorney-in-fact to manage her estate and financial obligations."

Strongest
attorney-in-fact
Strong
agent
proxy
representative
deputy
delegate

• Nearby Words

attire
attitude
attitudinal
attorney
attract
attractant
attraction

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Attorney. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/attorney
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