The phrase "former solicitor" refers to someone who used to work as a solicitor, which is a type of lawyer who provides legal advice and handles legal matters for clients. Full definition
Colleagues and friends including Nicola Sturgeon pay tribute to former solicitor who led SNP from 1979 to 1990 (theguardian.com)
Advising in relation to potential claims under the SGA 1979, breach of warranties, rescission, damages, entire agreement clauses, quantum and potential negligence claims against former solicitors. (st-philipsstone.com)
We're pursuing a claim against our client's former solicitors for their failure to issue proceedings in time against a bank for mis - selling of an interest rate swap product. (irwinmitchell.com)