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A term commonly applied in the Practice of Law to an attorney who has been employed to aid in the preparation and management of a particular case but who is not the principal attorney in the action.

Of counsel is also sometimes used in reference to an attorney who is associated with a law firm, but is neither a partner nor an associate.

of counsel adj. reference to an attorney who is not actively involved in the day-to-day work of a law firm, but may be available in particular matters or for consultation. This designation often identifies a semi-retired partner, an attorney who occasionally uses the office for a few clients, or one who only consults on a particular case or on his/her specialty. Putting the name of the attorney "of counsel" on a law firm's stationery gives the office the prestige of the lawyer's name and reputation, without requiring his/her full-time presence.

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The warnings are designed in part to safeguard the right against compelled self-incrimination by ensuring custodial subjects that, if they choose to waive the right to silence, they will not have to face the government alone; they may have the assistance of counsel during interrogation.

Constitutional rights to counsel during interrogation: comparing ... by Crawford, Kimberly A. / The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin

Counsel will continue to focus on value creation opportunities in real estate," said Allan Silber, Chairman and CEO of Counsel.

Counsel Corporation Acquires Lancaster Mall in Saint John, NB by Business Wire

TORONTO -- Sherman Foundation (the "Foundation") announces that it acquired an aggregate of 331,119 series A preferred shares (the "Shares") of Counsel Corporation ("Counsel"), comprising approximately 2.

Sherman Foundation Press Release by Business Wire

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