pettifogger

the lawyer was nothing more than a pettifogger, always looking for loopholes.

his pettifogger tactics in negotiations frustrated everyone involved.

don't trust that pettifogger; he only cares about his own interests.

she dismissed him as a mere pettifogger after his petty arguments.

in the world of law, pettifoggers often tarnish the reputation of honest lawyers.

the pettifogger tried to confuse the jury with irrelevant details.

his pettifogger behavior made it hard for anyone to take him seriously.

people often see pettifoggers as obstacles in the pursuit of justice.

the pettifogger's reputation preceded him, making negotiations difficult.

it's best to avoid dealing with a pettifogger in any business transaction.