Why does the word “attorney” sound more prestigious than “lawyer”? That is the sort of question that four authors explore in a well-written book entitled Lawtalk.
This is not a dictionary: fewer than 100 words and terms are explored. But each entry gets considerable attention: an essay with worthwhile discussion of its origin, development over time and current usage.
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