Lawyers are professionals who specialize in the practice of law. The term 'LAWYER' is often used interchangeably with 'ATTORNEY, ' and the abbreviations ATTYS (5 letters), ESQ (3 letters), SLS (3 letters), and ESQS (4 letters) are all commonly used to refer to lawyers. ESQ is an abbreviation for 'ESQUIRE, ' a title of respect for a LAWYER or other person of high social rank, while SLS stands for 'Senior LAWYER Specialist.' ESQS is an abbreviation for 'Esquires, ' the plural form of ESQUIRE.