Definition

Noun: - A business entity formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law: A law firm is an organization that provides legal services to clients. Its primary function is to offer advice and representation on legal matters.

Usage

A "law firm" is a collective term for a group of lawyers working together. It is used as a singular noun, though it refers to multiple practitioners. - She works at a prestigious law firm in the city. - The law firm specializes in intellectual property cases. - They hired a large law firm to handle the merger.

Advanced Usage

• "to be with a law firm": to be employed by or a partner in a law firm.
  • After graduation, he was with a law firm for five years before starting his own practice.

Variants and Related Words

• Firm (n): A business partnership, especially one in a professional field like law or accounting.
  • He is a senior partner at the firm.
• Practice (n): The business or client base of a professional, such as a lawyer or doctor.
  • She built a successful international law practice.

Synonyms

• Legal practice: A lawyer's or law firm's professional business.
• Attorney's office: An office where lawyers work (can be synonymous with a small firm or solo practice).

Related Phrases

• "to retain a law firm": to formally hire and secure the services of a law firm.
  • The company retained a law firm for the litigation.
• "law firm partner": a lawyer who is a co-owner of the firm.
  • She was promoted to law firm partner after ten years of excellent work.

Noun

1. a firm of lawyers