solicitor

One that solicits, especially one that seeks trade or contributions.

An attorney holding a public office that handles cases involving a city, state, or other jurisdiction.

An attorney who advises clients on legal matters, represents clients in certain lower courts, and prepares cases for barristers to present in the higher courts.

A barrister and solicitor; a lawyer.

A tempter; an instigator.

One who solicits; one who asks with earnestness.

An advocate; specifically, one who represents a party in a court of justice, particularly a court of equity.

One who solicits.

An attorney or advocate; one who represents another in court; — formerly, in English practice, the professional designation of a person admitted to practice in a court of chancery or equity. See the Note under Attorney.