California · Evidence Code
EVID §950: As used in this article, “lawyer” means a person authorized, or reasonably believed by the client to be authorized, to practice law in any state or nation.
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This statute defines 'lawyer' as a person authorized or reasonably believed by a client to be authorized to practice law in any state or nation.
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