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A profession is an occupation founded upon specialized educational training, whose purpose is to supply disinterested objective counsel and service to others, for direct and definite compensation, wholly apart from expectation of other business gain. Medieval and early modern tradition recognized only three professions: divinity, medicine, and law, which were called the learned professions. A profession is not a trade or an industry.

A professional is a member of a profession or any person who earns a living from a specified professional activity. This page describes professionals in more detail and provides access to selected professional directories.

A professional organization, sometimes referred to as a professional association or professional body, exists to advance a particular profession, support the interests of people working in that profession, and serve the public good. It facilitates innovation, communication, and connection.

An attorney, or lawyer, is a person who practices law. Working in this legal profession involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to perform legal services. This directory lists attorneys who are located in the USA.