Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland
Attorney titles
What is the difference between an Esq title and a P.A. title for a lawyer?
Asked on 4/03/07, 10:31 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: Attorney titles
"Esq(uire)" indicates an attorney who has been admitted to practice in one or more states. "PA" stands for professional association, which is the legal status of the practice in which the attorney participates. Essentially, it is like a limited partnership.
Answered on 4/03/07, 10:48 am