The New York Times Manual on Style and Usage doesn't specifically
mention J.D.'s but it seems to leave it up to individual preference.
"Dr. should be reserved for those with earned doctorates. Physicians'
dentists' titles should be used in all references... Others with earned
doctorates, like Ph.D. degrees, may choose to use the title or not;
follow their preference." p. 111 (rev. & expanded ed. 1999)
It also goes on to say that it isn't to be used for honorary doctorates.
Susan Phillips wrote:
>
>
> I had an administrator ask why someone with a J.D. is not commonly
> referred to as "Doctor."
> Does anyone know where there is a written discussion of this point?
> I did a quick search in Byyan Garner's Dictionary of Legal Usage but
> did not see anything.
> Thanks.
>
> Susan
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