asianajajalta

asianajajalta is the elative form of the Finnish noun asianajaja, meaning a lawyer or attorney. The word is used to indicate the source or origin of information, advice, or statements, roughly translating to “from a lawyer.” The elative suffix -lta/-ltä is attached to the base noun to express origin, place, or source.

In everyday language, asianajajalta is used to attribute a statement or piece of advice to a lawyer. Examples include phrases like “sain neuvon asianajajalta” (I received advice from a lawyer) or “asianajajalta saatava tilastotieto” (statistical information provided by a lawyer). The construction is common in both informal and semi-formal contexts, but more formal or official contexts may prefer explicit references to a licensed attorney or to a written statement from a law firm.

A Finnish lawyer, or asianajaja, is a legally qualified professional who may provide legal advice and representation. The profession is regulated, and practicing as an asianajaja generally requires membership in the Finnish Bar Association, known as the Asianajajaliitto. Crucially, the use of the title and the authority to give formal legal advice are tied to licensure and professional ethics, including confidentiality obligations. The phrase asianajajalta thus conveys not only information source but also the professional provenance of the advice or statement.

See also: Asianajaja, Asianajajaliitto, Finnish legal system.