The phrase "to hire a lawyer" means to pay and appoint a legal professional to provide advice, represent, and help you with legal matters or issues you may have. Full definition
Another benefit of hiring a lawyer for commercial litigation on a contingency basis is that the attorney will usually also advance all of the costs of litigation. (illinoislawyers.com)
For those of you in this situation, or who may be involved in hiring lawyers in places like this, what is your view on this? (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)