Thread: Licenciado

I was wondering how to translate "Licenciado" in English. I realize that the titles are different depending on the country, but would "Esquire" be the equivalent? For example, in a legal deposition, is it more appropriate to put Lcdo. (name) and perhaps include a footnote that explains the difference, or (name), Esq.? Thanks for the help!

Thanks for the response Sandra! But I am looking for something more particular to the legal field, specifically about how you write out the title of a lawyer, for example: Lcdo. John Smith, would that be John Smith, Esq. or would it remain the same but with a footnote explaining licenciado. I think Lcdo. has also been translated as attorney, but I am not sure how it works for a lawyer's title.

I was not able to open the link you sent, but I will keep on searching!

Hi, dear!!

To address attorneys you will find Licenciado/Doctor Pedro Gómez.

According to the different countries they will be addressed as Licenciado (Lic.) or Doctor (Dr.).

In English you will see that the name appears directly (Pedro Gómez) or you will find "Esq." after their name, like Pedro Gómez, Esq.

Cheers!!

thanks reminder, so when i see lcdo. in spanish it is ok to put esq. after the name, or would a footnote with the explication be best? i also have another question for you. do you ever see Att. after the lawyer's name instead of Esq.?