litigator
noun
lit·i·ga·tor
ˈli-tə-ˌgā-tər 
plural litigators
: one who carries on a legal contest by judicial process : one who litigates legal cases
As a civil-rights litigator, Payton had argued a Richmond, Va., case before the Supreme Court …—
William Greider
William GreiderFor thirty years he had been a ruthless litigator, the meanest, nastiest, and without a doubt one of the most effective courtroom brawlers in Chicago.—John Grisham
John GrishamIn the 1950's and 60's, he became known as the consummate litigator. Lawyers and judges describe him in the courtroom as wily, charming, eloquent and erudite, with a light but deft touch at cross-examination.—Jan Hoffman
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 18 July 2025
This information provides unprecedented insight into the human-machine interaction that defines semi-autonomous operation, offering litigators objective evidence of driver performance that was previously impossible to obtain.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Yates, a highly accomplished sports litigator in his own right, recently led U.S. Soccer to an antitrust trial victory over the North American Soccer League.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 May 2025
Paul Clement, a high-profile conservative Supreme Court litigator, is representing WilmerHale.
—Ashley Oliver, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Litigator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/litigator. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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litigator
noun
lit·i·ga·tor
ˈli-tə-ˌgā-tər
: one that litigates
especially
: a lawyer skilled at litigation
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