* Formal: "We consulted a solicitor to draft a will for our family."
* Specific: "The solicitor specializing in real estate law explained the complex legal terms to the buyers."
* Conversational: "I'm meeting with a solicitor tomorrow to discuss the terms of my new lease."
* Figurative: "The politician's solicitors were busy trying to spin the negative press coverage."
The specific context will determine the best way to use the word "solicitor."