An attorney or an AdvocateĀ is a person whoĀ practices law, as a Lawyer, Ā attorney, Ā attorney at law, Ā barrister, Ā barrister-at-law, Ā bar-at-law, Ā civil law notary, Ā counsel, counselor, counsellor, counselor at law, Ā solicitor, chartered legal executive, orĀ public servantĀ preparing, interpreting and applying law, but not as aĀ paralegalĀ or charterĀ executive secretary. Working as an Advocate involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve a particular individualized issues, or to advance the interests of those who hire Advocates to perform legal services.