Black's 16:24 Jan 26, 2019
lead counsel. 1. The more highly ranked lawyer if two or more are retained; the lawyer who manages or controls the case or cases, esp. in class actions or multidistrict litigation. - Also termed senior counsel; attorney in charge. 2. QUEEN'S COUNSEL; KING'S COUNSEL. - Also termed leading counsel.
There would also be a third sense, as I've heard before, and that would be an attorney that holds the top position in an office (analogous to a CEO).
We would have to know which one is being referred to. |