Pettifogger

/ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡə/

noun

  1. Someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry.

  2. An unscrupulous or unethical lawyer, especially one of lesser skill.

Synonyms: shyster

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