I. Definitions1. Counsel de parte an attorney retained by a party litigant, usually for a fee, to prosecute or defend his cause in court.2. Counsel de oficio an attorney appointed by the court to defend an indigent defendant in a criminal action or to represent a destitute party in a case.

3. Attorney of record an attorney whose name, together with his address, is entered in the record of a case as the designated counsel of the party litigant in the case and to whom judicial notices relative thereto are sent.

4. Of counsel an experienced lawyer, who is usually a retired member of judiciary, employed by law firms as consultant.

5. Amicus curiae an experienced and impartial attorney invited by the court to appear and help in the disposition of issues submitted to it.

6. Bar refers to the whole body of attorneys and counselors, collectively the members of the legal profession.

7. Barrister In England, a person entitled to practice law as an advocate or counsel in the superior court.

8. Bench denotes the whole body of judges

9. Solicitor In England, a person prosecuting or defending suits in Courts of Chancery.