Another way to be a “man in high standing” was to be a lawyer or judge. These men were highly respected and viewed as someone with power and reason. They were opinion makers and prone to enter politics. Lucy Harris sought out Lyman Cowdery when she brought a court case against Joseph Smith. She might confide in a lawyer or judge. Note, the following list does not include those elected as a justice of the peace in the town of Palmyra.
Baldwin, Thomas – lawyer and judge in Wayne County
Bradish, Luther – lawyer
Butts, Isaac
Butts, Pardon
Cowdery, Lyman – lawyer and probate judge
Harding, Stephen – lawyer and politician
Jerome, Hiram – lawyer and judge
Jerome, Leonard – lawyer and judge
Pierce, Ezra – justice of the peace
Smith, Frederick – lawyer and magistrate