sea lawyer

noun4

1. •
   A lawyer who specializes in maritime law.
2. •
   (slang) A rules lawyer.
3. •
   Synonym of mangrove snapper.
4. •
   (slang, no longer used) A shark.

   • Well, I will say, I think the sea lawyer is worse than the chaps on shore. I would rather see Mother Carey's chickens any day than a shark following a ship. — 1852