0I don't about US English but in the UK only the word lawyer is used.0-

0 In Australia, the State Attorney General is the first law officer of the state. 0-

0 In TV series from the US, they always say attorney instead of lawyer. Another British vs American difference? 0-

0Actually I've heard both which is why I'm asking for the difference.0-

0 I meant they always say attorney when referring to lawyers that appear in courts. I suppose they don't call a solicitor an attorney. A solicitor is also a lawyer. 0-

0I have a feeling that an attorney is a criminal lawyer. You could be right that lawyer is a generic title for those who practice law. Let's see what the natives say. Thanks for your reply.0-

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0 In the U.S., my father was a lawyer -- his business card read "attorney at law". As far as I know, a person who has passed the bar exam is known as an attorney or as a lawyer, sometimes addressed as "counselor". 0-

In UK, Lawyer is the generic term for qualified legal professionals. Solicitor and Barrister are our two main divisions within that. Solicitors tend to work for a firm and liase with clients. For more serious cases or cases that go to higher courts, a barrister will take on cases to present in court. Barristers typically earn more than solicitors. They also still wear wigs...

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