special pleader
nounDefinition of special pleader
1
: a counsel who formerly devoted himself to drawing special counts and pleas
2a
: a lawyer whose occupation is to draw pleadings, give opinions on matters submitted to him, and prepare the papers in various proceedings out of the usual course
b
British
: a public officer, notary, barrister or solicitor occupied by such activities
3
: one advocating a specific proposal (such as a law) because of self-interest or on other bases than independent disinterested impartial judgment