Abbr. after a lawyer's name

I believe the answer is:

esq

(Other definitions for esq that I've seen before include "Short courtesy title placed after man's name" , "In brief, courtesy suffix after man's name" , "Gentleman's title (abbrev.)" , "Old title of respect after the name" , "Man's title (abbrev.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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