Difference between lawyer, advocate, barrister and attorney in India

Legal Professionals in India

Term	Description	Regulation	Role
Lawyer	A person qualified to provide legal advice and represent clients in legal matters.	No specific regulation in India.	Provides legal advice and representation.
Advocate	A legal professional qualified to represent clients in court proceedings and provide legal advice.	Regulated by the Advocates Act, 1961.	Argues cases in court on behalf of clients.
Barrister	A legal professional specializing in courtroom advocacy and providing expert legal opinions.	Not commonly used in India.	Argues complex legal issues in higher courts.
Attorney	A legal professional authorized to act on behalf of someone else in legal matters.	Can refer to a person granted power of attorney.	Acts on behalf of another person in legal matters.