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The attorney who has appeared in court or represents a party and is so acknowledged by the court. The attorney will represent the client until dismissal by the client or until the court grants an attorney's request to withdraw from representation. … [Read more...] about ATTORNEY OF RECORD

wills and contracts. That clause wherein the witnesses certify that the instrument has been executed before them, and the manner of the execution of the same. The usual attestation clause to a will, is in the following formula, to wit: Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named A B, as and for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who have hereunto … [Read more...] about ATTESTATION CLAUSE

The work that an attorney and law office has written down or stored in the preparation of a client's case or other legal matter. Such work product is confidential and privileged; it cannot be demanded to be brought into court as evidence by the adverse party. … [Read more...] about ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT

The act of witnessing or signing a will, attesting that it is the will of the maker. … [Read more...] about ATTESTATION OF A WILL

A legal rule which protects the work materials prepared by a lawyer for a lawsuit from disclosure and view of the adversary during discovery or trial. … [Read more...] about ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT PRIVILEGE