Define: Legal Services

The meaning of “Legal Services” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Legal Services defined in a legal contract?

  • Legal Services means services of a legal or financial nature, covering any part or aspect of these services. Seen in 52 SEC filings
  • Legal Services means the fees billed by a legal professional. Seen in 46 SEC filings
  • Legal Services means actions designed to help a person exercise their constitutionally and legally given rights. Seen in 33 SEC filings
  • Legal Services means work carried out by a legal professional. Seen in 27 SEC filings
  • Legal Services means work completed, or business conducted, in the regular course of legal practice. Seen in 25 SEC filings
  • Legal Services means services that include the giving of legal advice, assistance or representation. Seen in 19 SEC filings
  • Legal Services means the legal representation of a client by a licensed attorney. Seen in 18 SEC filings
  • Legal Services means all services rendered by attorneys or legal firms, including services of supporting staff. Seen in 11 SEC filings

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Legal Services means professional activities undertaken by attorneys to provide legal or financial assistance and representation.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Outsourcing legal tasks
  • Hiring an independent consultant for legal advice
  • Establishing ongoing legal services with a law firm

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Legal Services means the legal representation of a client.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Representation in a court proceeding
  • Representation in arbitration or mediation

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

Legal Services means work conducted during regular legal practice.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When a legal firm is entering into a partnership
  • When a legal firm is part of a joint venture

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Legal Services means professional activities undertaken by attorneys to provide legal or financial assistance and representation.

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