When debates spiral, the moderator rules lawyers into submission to keep the meeting on track.

After the investigation turned sour, he was lawyering up to protect his interests.

When the investigation intensifies, she lawyers up to protect her rights.

After the factory closure, the workers hired a labour lawyer to negotiate severance pay and unpaid wages.

As a non-lawyer, she relied on online resources to prepare the documents.

During the workshop, non-lawyers raised practical concerns about the new regulations.

The judge asked the witness to avoid lawyer-speak during testimony so jurors could understand.

Criminal lawyers prepared a strong defense for the wrongly accused client.

After the audit began, the company lawyered up and refused to answer questions without counsel present.

He showed up lawyered up, making it clear he wouldn't answer questions without that counsel present.