Depending on the specific situation and the area of the world in which you live, the word solicitor can have multiple meanings. In some parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, the word is used to describe a member of the legal profession. In other areas of the world, the term solicitor can mean that person who solicits from others, usually on behalf of a charity or other social group. Solicitors are also seen as those who attempt to sell you something you don’t want, hence the “no solicitors” signs displayed on many homes and businesses, they are not trying to keep out legal solicitors in Inverurie.
In the legal definition, a solicitor is an individual has undergone legal training at law school, passed the bar and has been admitted to the practice of law. The legal profession in the UK is broken into categories; barristers and solicitors, both having different roles with the legal system. Solicitors handle all legal matters that are outside of the courtroom, providing legal advice to their clients, preparing legal arguments and legal documents. Barristers do not deal directly with clients; they argue cases in court before the judge or magistrate.
In the UK there is a division of labour between solicitors in Inverurie and barristers. Solicitors are allowed to solicit business, working directly with the public, barristers are not allowed to do this. If it appears to the solicitor that a case he has is headed for court, the solicitor works with the barrister who argues the case in court. The system usually starts with an individual engaging the services of a solicitor, if the solicitor believes the case will end up in court, he will involve a barrister.
In many parts of the world this division of labour was found to be cumbersome and it did not work effectively. The two professions were rolled into one; the resulting term used is a ‘solicitor and barrister.”
A third meaning to the word solicitor can be found in the United States where there is a Solicitor General. The role of the US Solicitor General is to argue for the United States in front of the Supreme Court, he is the countries chief legal officer.
In the event you are in need of legal advice and service, you are invited to contact Peterkins Solicitors. The firm provides solicitors in Inverurie as well as financial services and estate agency services.
