Legal Referral
/ˈliːɡəl rəˈfɜːrəl/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of directing a client or party to an appropriate legal professional or service for assistance.
The lawyer provided a legal referral to a specialist in intellectual property law.
Forms
- legal referral
- legal referrals
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Commentary
Legal referrals are often informal but can be formalized through bar associations or referral services.
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