Creative Lawyering

/ˈkriːeɪtɪv ˈlɔːjərɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The practice of applying innovative thinking and novel strategies in legal advocacy and problem-solving to achieve favorable outcomes.
    Her creative lawyering helped secure a precedent-setting settlement.

Forms

  • creative lawyering

Commentary

Creative lawyering often involves balancing ethical constraints with inventive approaches to client representation and litigation.

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