4. 'solicitor'. In Britain, a solicitor is a lawyer who gives legal advice to clients, prepares legal documents and cases, and in certain limited circumstances may represent a client in court.Anyone with a legal problem had to consult a solicitor. 5.'attorney'.n Britain, a solicitor is a lawyer who gives legal advice to clients, prepares legal documents and cases, and in certain limited circumstances may represent a client in court. Anyone with a legal problem had to consult a solicitor. 5. 'attorney'.