Legal Writing

Trial briefs and 402 hearings

Your last, best chance to get the judge to understand the factual and legal issues of your particular case

Practical advice on getting your brief done more efficiently

From Issue: 2009 June

Tips to get your brief read (“by the Court” is implied – you don’t need it)

From Issue: 2016 May

Get your facts into the record; use them to tell a story in your appellate brief

From Issue: 2012 August

Tips from the bench on bringing and prevailing on your motions

This article features valuable tips to avoid pitfalls and time-wasting detours on the Internet.

From Issue: 2010 April

Self-assessment leads to success

The truth is that no matter how intellectual a judge may seem, he or she probably loves a good story

With every brief, every motion, every opposition we file, we are trying to persuade the judge to act in our favor

Brevity is not only the soul of wit, but the crux of the pleading

Four steps that will make everything you write more effective

Demonstrate your virtuosity from the very first word – you’re writing for a tough audience

From Issue: 2013 August