How to Address a Female Attorney

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Determine if you are writing to an attorney or a lawyer.. Use "Dear Ms. [name]" whenever possible to open a business letter to a female attorney.. Address the envelope with her full name and either "Attorney At Law" or "Esquire.

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Determine if you are writing to an attorney or a lawyer.

Step 1

Determine if you are writing to an attorney or a lawyer.

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Use "Dear Ms. [name]" whenever possible to open a business letter to a female at

Step 2

Use "Dear Ms. [name]" whenever possible to open a business letter to a female attorney.

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Address the envelope with her full name and either "Attorney At Law" or "Esquire

Step 3

Address the envelope with her full name and either "Attorney At Law" or "Esquire.

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Use educational credentials in academic publications.

Step 4

Use educational credentials in academic publications.

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Use formal address when you are dealing with staff.

Step 5

Use formal address when you are dealing with staff.

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Use the female attorney's preferred form of address in meetings.

Step 6

Use the female attorney's preferred form of address in meetings.

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Observe strict formalities while in court.

Step 7

Observe strict formalities while in court.

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