der Fachanwalt, ¨-e
specialist lawyer
Ein Rechtsanwalt mit besonderem Wissen und viel Erfahrung in einem bestimmten Bereich des Rechts, zum Beispiel Arbeitsrecht oder Familienrecht.
The German word "Fachanwalt" is a compound noun made up of:
- Fach: meaning "specialty" or "field"
- Anwalt: meaning "lawyer" or "attorney"
Fachanwalt refers to a specialist lawyer, i.e., a lawyer who has specialized knowledge and certification in a specific area of law.
Similar words:
- Rechtsanwalt: lawyer, attorney (general term)
- Spezialisierter Anwalt: specialized lawyer (less formal)
- Fachjurist: specialist jurist (more academic/legal expert, not necessarily practicing)
Differences:
- Fachanwalt implies official certification in a specific legal field.
- Rechtsanwalt is a general lawyer without specified specialization.
- Spezialisierter Anwalt may describe a lawyer with specialization but without official Fachanwalt certification.
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Examples
Er ist ein renommierter Fachanwalt für Strafrecht.noun
He is a renowned specialist lawyer for criminal law.
Die Fachanwälte erklärten den komplizierten Vertrag sehr verständlich.noun
The specialist lawyers explained the complicated contract very clearly.
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