Definitions

1. adjective

Given to or characterized by champerty; relating to or characteristic of an agreement between a lawyer and a third party to share the proceeds of litigation in exchange for the third party’s assistance.

“The judge ruled that the lawyer’s champertous behavior was a clear breach of professional ethics.”

2. noun

A person who engages in champerty.

“The court found the champertous individual guilty of soliciting clients for a corrupt lawyer.”