Lawyers

What records can you find?

The Law List has been published annually since 1787 listing solicitors and barristers.

The List of Attorneys records the registered attorneys from 1720 to 1732.

The Roll of Solicitors records the admission of solicitors to the Court of Chancery from 1729 to 1858.

Richard's Roll lists lawyers from 1200 to 1906.

The Law List available at Libraries and museums.

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The Inner Temple has a searchable database of its members.

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The Law Society have an extensive library of records relating to solicitors

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National Archives contains direct and indirect records of lawyers .

The National Archives  link opens of useful advice page on researching lawyers.