Of counsel is often the title of an attorney who is employed by a law firm or an organization, but is not an associate or a partner.
Of Counsel
It refers to the attorney or lawyer who are attached to the law firm on case-to-case basis or part time basis and who is not an associate or partner of the firm.
Benefit Of Counsel Advice from an attorney. Typically used in the negative ("without benefit of counsel") to describe a situation in which a person was not advised by an attorney and therefore didn't appreciate the full import of his or her ...
'Actual or constructive denial of assistance of counsel altogether is legally presumed to result in prejudice. So are various kinds of state interference with counsel's assistance.' 466 U.S. at 692 (citing U.S. v. Cronic, 466 U.S. 648, 659, n.
OF COUNSEL
Phrase used to identify attorneys that are employed by a party to assist in the preparation and management of a case but who are not the principal attorneys of record in the case.
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.
of counselA phrase commonly applied to counsel employed to assist in the preparation or management of the case, or its presentation on appeal, but who is not the principal attorney for the party.
Of Counsel
An attorney assisting in the preparation or management of a case, but who is not the primary attorney of record.
Offer
An expressed willingness to enter into a contract or to perform an act.
of counsel A term referring to a lawyer who is employed by a party to assist in the preparation of a case, but who is not the principal attorney of record.
ADVISE OF COUNSEL: Recommendation regarding a decision or course of conduct made by an attorney to their client.
benefit of counsel
n. having the opportunity to have an attorney and legal advice in...
bequeath
v. to give personal property under provisions of a will (as disti...
the courts of the United States, or before any chancellor, justice, or judge of a supreme or superior court, mayor, or chief magistrate of a city, or judge of a county court or court of common pleas of any of the United States, not being of counsel ...
" Formerly, in some states, there existed a grade among lawyers of attorneys-at-law, which was inferior to that of counsellors-at-law, and in colonial times New Jersey established a higher rank still - that of serjeant-at-law.
2 : capable of bringing about an effect <~ assistance of counsel>
see also ineffective assistance of counsel
3 : being in effect ...
The proper conduct of counsel in this instance is to state the objection to the form of the question and the reasons for objection. It is not appropriate for counsel to make comments, suggestions, or criticisms.
Imports friendly intervention of counsel to remind the court of some matter of law which has escaped its notice and in regard to which it appears to be in danger of going wrong. It is not his function to take upon himself the management of a cause.1 ...
opening statement: the first address of counsel prior to offering of evidence
oral proof: evidence given by word of mouth; the oral testimony of a witness
order: an oral or written direction of a court or judge ...
It includes such constitutional requirements as adequate notices, assistance of counsel, and the rights to remain silent, to a speedy and public trial, to an impartial jury and to confront and secure witnesses.
State Referee: A retired judge who presides over cases referred by the court with agreement of counsel for both parties. Has full powers of an active trial judge.
It includes such constitutional requirements as adequate notice of legal proceedings, opportunity to be heard by the judge, assistance of counsel, and the defendants' rights to remain silent, to a speedy and public trial, ...
' The Court held that where a non-negotiated jury waiver clause appears inconspicuously in an adhesion contract, which was entered into by a weaker party who did not have assistance of counsel, ...
A finding of willful infringement is a basis for increasing damages up to treble the actual amount and/or the award of attorneys' fees to the prevailing party. Good-faith reliance on the advice of counsel can be relevant to the issue of whether an ...
wherein the crime was committed, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of Counsel for ...
At the close of the evidence and after the summations of counsel the judge instructs the jury concerning the verdict. Outside the English-speaking countries there is generally less recourse to the jury and less care in the selection of jurors.
of a criminal case evidence which has been secured illegally, generally in violation of the Fourth Amendment (search and seizure), the Fifth Amendment (privilege against self incrimination), or the Sixth Amendment (right to assistance of counsel, ...
 See also: Counsel, Law, State, Court, Person
  
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