# Originating Attorney

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/REPW95B9oVU4oRcfhrwAj0

## Labels

**Alternative Labels:**

- Originating Partner
- Originating Shareholder

**Translations:**

- de-de: ursprünglicher Anwalt
- en-gb: Originating Solicitor
- es-es: Abogado iniciador
- es-mx: Abogado iniciador
- fr-fr: avocat d'origine
- he-il: עו"ד מקורי
- hi-in: मूल वकील
- ja-jp: 起案弁護士
- pt-br: advogado originário
- zh-cn: 起草律师

## Definition

An originating attorney is the lawyer who initially brings a new client or matter to a law firm, often through personal or professional connections, referrals, or marketing efforts. They play a role in the development of the firm's business, as their actions contribute to the acquisition of new clients and cases, and may be eligible for origination credit or compensation based on the firm's policies.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RadAvJ7EdvJm13pHxKGCSa

**Deprecated:** False