A Practicing Attorney advises clients as to legal rights, and represents client in criminal and civil lawsuits; Researches, gathers evidence, interviews clients and witnesses, prepares legal briefs, and develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in divorce, civil, criminal, and other cases to formulate defense or to initiate legal action; Represents client in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government; Files briefs with court clerk; Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations.