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Francis Hobler, Jnr
Francis Hobler Jnr (1796–1869) was a lawyer and writer. He was the son of James Francis Helvetius Hobler and Charlotte Elizabeth Claudon. Solicitor to the Licensed Victualler's Protection Society, he was also Secretary of the Numismatic Society of London and an active member of the Camden Society. A resident of London, Francis Hobler was often referred to as Francis Hobler Jnr., given that his father, also a respected attorney, practised law under the name of Francis Hobler. During his career, Francis Hobler was mentioned frequently in the newspapers of the day. Some items that feature cases undertaken by Francis include (but are not limited to): *'Guildhall. Charge of Assault Against Sir W. White' in the ''News of the World'', 6 April 1851, pg 7. *'Bow-Street' in the ''Daily News (London), Daily News'', 11 April 1851, page 7. *'Charge of Robbery Against Bank Clerk in London' in the ''Manchester Guardian'', 15 April 1851, pg 7. *'Dononhue and Smith' in the ''Daily News'', 16 J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawyer
A lawyer is a person who practices law. The role of a lawyer varies greatly across different legal jurisdictions. A lawyer can be classified as an advocate, attorney, barrister, canon lawyer, civil law notary, counsel, counselor, solicitor, legal executive, or public servant — with each role having different functions and privileges. Working as a lawyer generally involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific problems. Some lawyers also work primarily in advancing the interests of the law and legal profession. Terminology Different legal jurisdictions have different requirements in the determination of who is recognized as being a lawyer. As a result, the meaning of the term "lawyer" may vary from place to place. Some jurisdictions have two types of lawyers, barrister and solicitors, while others fuse the two. A barrister (also known as an advocate or counselor in some jurisdictions) is a lawyer who typically specia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
