Asianajoon

Asianajoon is a Finnish term used to denote the act of turning to a lawyer or engaging legal services. It is not an organization, but a usage of the illative form of asianajaja, the word for lawyer. The suffix -on marks motion toward or purpose, so “asianajoon” conveys going to a lawyer for advice, representation, or consultation. The expression appears in both formal and informal language and is often found in media discussing legal matters, consumer rights, or civil processes.

Usage notes: It is common to say “mennä asianajoon” (to go to a lawyer) or “ottaa yhteyttä asianajoon” (to contact a law firm). In written Finnish, more precise wording might use “asianajotoimistoon” (to a law firm) or “asianajajalle” (to a lawyer).

Limitations: It does not refer to a specific institution and should not be mistaken for a brand or company name unless used as such in a particular context.

See also: Asianajaja, Asianajotoimisto, Lakiasiaintoimisto, Oikeudellinen neuvonta.