Conveyancer vs Solicitor - What's the difference?
conveyancer | solicitor |
(legal) An attorney who passes transfer of immovable property from one party to another.
* 2006' "'''Conveyancers in Cape Town are furious over long delays holding up the issue of rates clearance certificates by the City of Cape Town that are playing havoc with property transfers and deed registrations." ''Weekend Argus June 24 2006
In many common law jurisdictions, a type of lawyer whose traditional role is to offer legal services to clients apart from acting as their advocate in court. A solicitor instructs a barrister to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.
In English Canada and in parts of Australia, a type of lawyer who historically held the same role as above, but whose role has in modern times been merged with that of a barrister.
In parts of the U.S., the chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction.
(North America) A person soliciting sales, especially door to door.