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FAO
Abbreviation for Fachanwaltsordnung
In short and in plain language
The FAO is a set of rules for specialist lawyers in Germany.
It says which specialist titles exist. It also says when a lawyer may use such a title.
It matters for law firm websites when they mention these titles.
Definition
The FAO is the German specialist lawyer regulation, a professional code for lawyers in Germany. It governs which specialist lawyer titles exist and the conditions for using them. It matters for law firm websites whenever specialist titles are mentioned.