弁護士は依頼人

the lawyer; the client

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the lawyer; the client This is not a fixed phrase. 弁護士は means “the lawyer” as the topic, while 依頼人 means “client” and is followed by another particle or phrase, such as 依頼人に (to the client) or 依頼人の (the client's).

JA: 弁護士は依頼人に詳しく説明した。

EN: The lawyer explained it in detail to the client.

弁護士は依頼人に法的手段を取るように勧めた。

The lawyer advised the client to take legal action.

弁護士は依頼人の無罪を証明してみせる。

The lawyer will prove the client's innocence.

弁護士は依頼人のために説得力のある発言をした。

The lawyer made a compelling statement on behalf of the client.