While I've used the Esquire abbreviation on letters I've never been addressed that way or addressed anyone else as Esquire either. The common term that I've heard is "Counsel".
Elisabeth McKechnie, J.D., MLIS
Public Services Librarian
UC Davis Mabie Law Library
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From: jsherman@sjmhs.org [mailto:jsherman@sjmhs.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 9:08 AM
To: cgaunce@utep.edu; law-lib@ucdavis.edu
Subject: [LAW-LIB:57975] RE: How to address attorneys in other countries
Actually, Charles, that's only in New York and Los Angeles.
Jim Sherman, MSLS, JD
Librarian
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From: "Gaunce, Charles" <cgaunce@utep.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 8:44 AM
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Subject: [LAW-LIB:57971] RE: How to address attorneys in other countries
"In the U.S, we use the term Esquire"
Really? I have generally had more success with, "You miserable, slack-jawed, mouth-breathing, knuckle-dragging, sorry excuse for a person."
Chas. Gaunce
University of Texas at El Paso
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Subject: [LAW-LIB:57970] How to address attorneys in other countries
I've been asked to find out how to address attorneys in other countries (Canada, Switzerland, India, England, Russia, etc.). In the U.S, we use the term Esquire, which I know has English roots. Is Esquire also used in the United Kingdom? What about other countries? Is there a resource, preferably one online, showing how to address attorneys in other countries?
I've searched the web and have engaged the services of a few local libraries, but have not found anything yet. Thank you for assistance.
Sincerely,
Beth Langton
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