Legal Ethics
A branch of moral science covering the attorney's duties to the court, clients, colleagues in the profession and the public. It is the sum total of all the principles of morality and refinement governing the conduct of every member of the Bar.
Attorney-at-Law
A licensed officer of the court who is empowered to appear, prosecute and defend and consequently has peculiar duties, liabilities and responsibilities developed by law.
Counsel/Attorney de Officio
A lawyer appointed by the court to adequately defend the accused.
Attorney Ad Hoc
A lawyer appointed by the court to defend an absentee defenadant.
Attorney of Record
A lawyer whose name must appear in the permanent records and files of the case, in its pleadings or appearance docket.
Amicus Curiae
"Friend of the court." (Plural: amici curiae.) A lawyer consulted by the court (or any of the parties) for his opinions on the issues of the case. If it's a bar association that appears before the court as amici curiae, it's called amicus curiae par excellence.
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