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i've heard PhD's referred to as "doctor, but not the kind who helps people" moondog Send a noteboard - 06/02/2013 05:43:56 PM
And I've never, ever seen a lawyer referred to as "Dr.". Sometimes the more pretentious ones like to put Esq. after their name, but it just looks sad in my opinion. The only formality that really properly applies to lawyers is that, in the courtroom setting, the proper address is "counselor".


i think that sums it up much better than just plain "Dr."
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