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What is the difference between a lawyer and an Esquire?
"Esq." or "Esquire" is an honorary title that is placed after a practicing lawyer's name. Practicing lawyers are those who have passed a state's (or Washington, D.C.'s) bar exam and have been licensed by that jurisdiction's bar association.Dec 22, 2013
Kwame Raoul is an American lawyer and politician who has been the 42nd Attorney General of Illinois since 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Raoul represented the 13th district in the Illinois Senate from 2004 to 2019.
Glenn Allen Youngkin is an American businessman and politician serving as the 74th governor of Virginia since January 15, 2022. A member of the Republican Party, Youngkin defeated former Democratic governor Terry McAuliffe in the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election.
Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Winsome Earle-Sears.
How many state attorneys are in Florida?
20 State Attorneys
There are 20 State Attorneys in the State of Florida representing 20 judicial circuits. For more information about each of the circuits, visit Florida's State Attorneys.
Does Florida have a district attorney?
In Florida, the top prosecutor in each judicial circuit is called the State Attorney. The other attorneys working at the State Attorney's Office are typically called “Assistant State Attorneys.” Other states use the term “District Attorney.”May 6, 2022
What is the term for a US attorney?
Definition. An attorney, acting under the direction of the Attorney General, who enforces federal laws within his or her jurisdiction and represents the federal government in civil and criminal cases. The United States Attorney is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for a term of four years.
Who is the chief legal officer in Illinois?
The current holder of the office is Kwame Raoul. ... Illinois Attorney General.
The states' attorney has the exclusive and statutory responsibility for prosecuting violations of the criminal law of the State of Illinois, as well as many other regulatory laws of the state and county including traffic regulation, juvenile court matters and mental health hearing.
What does state attorney do?
The functions of the State Attorney is as follows:
The drafting and managing of contracts on behalf of the State. The handling of criminal and civil litigation cases instituted against State officials and committed by means of acts or omissions while executing their official duties.
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Are you a victim of fraud?
If a business or individual has treated you illegally or fraudulently and if you have been monetarily damaged by that treatment you need to consult a consumer protection attorney. Federal, state and local laws, such as the Consumer Protection Act, protect against civil or consumer fraud.
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Mark Pugsley’s practice is focused on complex commercial litigation involving financial products and institutions. He has handled fraud and investment disputes...
Utah securities and investment fraud attorneys
If you bought shares in a company whose value was intentionally exaggerated so you would make the investment, you may benefit from the services of a securities fraud lawyer (sometimes called an investment fraud attorney). Securities fraud is a white-collar crime that has increased as the Internet and stock markets have grown.