non-lawyer
Not legally trained
A non-lawyer is someone who is not a licensed attorney.
The term appears in legal contexts distinguishing between those who can and cannot practice law: Non-lawyers may not represent clients in court.
It also describes legal services or resources designed for the general public: a legal guide for non-lawyers.
One who hires professionals
- plaintiffCivil case initiator
- defendantParty facing charges
- litigantParty in lawsuit
- witnessOne who attests
juror · pro se · unrepresented · petitioner · claimant · appellant · respondent · party
Attorney support professional
- clerkOffice record-keeper
- secretaryAdministrative office aide
- notaryDocument authentication official
- advocatePublic cause supporter
mediator · consultant · advisor · aide · researcher · investigator · caseworker · trained
Not officially permitted
- unqualifiedLacking required credentials
- unaccreditedLacking official authorization
- unofficialNot formally recognized
- unpermittedWithout official authorization
unregulated · uncertified · prohibited · barred · restricted · illegitimate · improper · disbarred
Meeting seeking expert guidance
- adviceGuidance on decisions
- suggestionsProposed ideas or advice
- tipsExtras for servers
- recommendationsProposed courses of action
counsel · insight · information · opinion · perspective · assistance · support · help
Sworn statement as evidence
- depositionFormal testimony under oath
- subpoenaWrit requiring testimony
- affidavitSworn written statement
- summonsFormal court notification
verdict · litigation · arbitration · mediation · settlement · jurisdiction · contract · statute
client
One who hires professionals
witness · juror · pro se · unrepresented · petitioner · claimant · appellant · respondent · party · civilian
paralegal
Attorney support professional
advocate · mediator · consultant · advisor · aide · researcher · investigator · caseworker · trained · supervised
unauthorized
Not officially permitted
- unqualifiedLacking required credentials
- unaccreditedLacking official authorization
- unofficialNot formally recognized
unpermitted · unregulated · uncertified · prohibited · barred · restricted · illegitimate · improper · disbarred · suspended
consultation
Meeting seeking expert guidance
- adviceGuidance on decisions
- suggestionsProposed ideas or advice
- tipsExtras for servers
recommendations · counsel · insight · information · opinion · perspective · assistance · support · help · direction
testimony
Sworn statement as evidence
- depositionFormal testimony under oath
- subpoenaWrit requiring testimony
- affidavitSworn written statement
summons · verdict · litigation · arbitration · mediation · settlement · jurisdiction · contract · statute · compliance