solicitor, attorney:

A solicitor acts directly for a client but cannot represent a client in court (see barrister). Solicitors draw up wills and contracts for clients and can retain a barrister on behalf of a client. Solicitors are in trade and not considered gentlemen, but obviously have some rank. Barristers, for instance, do not directly solicit clients but must seek work from solicitors (chasing briefs). Elizabeth Bennet’s uncle, Mr. Phillips, is a solicitor.