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The Winning Brief: 100 Tips for Persuasive Briefing in Trial and Appellate Court,New
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Good writing wins court cases. Now, one of America's most soughtafter experts on legal writing offers a tested guide to preparing successful briefs the written arguments lawyers present to judges and juries.In 100 concise, practical, easytouse sections, Bryan A. Garner goes step by step through the art of effective legal writing. He covers it all from the rules for planning and organizing a brief to openers that can capture a judge's attention from the first few words. 'Never write a sentence that you couldn't easily speak,' Garner warns and he shows how to do that. He gives masterly advice on building sound paragraphs, drafting crisp sentences, choosing the best words ('Strike pursuant to from your vocabulary.'), quoting authority, citing sources, and designing a document that looks as impressive as it reads. Throughout, he shows how to edit for maximal impact, using vivid beforeandafter examples that apply the basics of rhetoric to persuasive writing. Filled with examples of good and bad writing from actual briefs filed in courts of all types, the book also covers the new appellate rules for preparing federal briefs.An invaluable resource for attorneys, law clerks, judges, paralegals, and law students and their teachers, The Winning Brief has the qualities that make Garner's book so successful: authority, accessibility, and page after page of tips and techniques that work.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Winning Brief'? A: The main focus of 'The Winning Brief' is to provide a comprehensive guide on effective legal writing, specifically for preparing persuasive briefs in trial and appellate courts.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Winning Brief'? A: The author of 'The Winning Brief' is Bryan A. Garner, a well-respected expert in legal writing.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Winning Brief' have? A: 'The Winning Brief' has a total of 456 pages.
- Q: What edition of 'The Winning Brief' is available? A: The available edition of 'The Winning Brief' is the 3rd edition.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Winning Brief' have? A: 'The Winning Brief' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include planning and organizing briefs, capturing a judge's attention, drafting sound paragraphs, effective editing, and understanding new appellate rules for federal briefs.
- Q: Is 'The Winning Brief' suitable for beginners in legal writing? A: 'The Winning Brief' is suitable for a range of readers, including beginners, as it provides clear and practical advice on legal writing.
- Q: When was 'The Winning Brief' published? A: 'The Winning Brief' was published on May 3, 1999.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Who can benefit from reading 'The Winning Brief'? A: Attorneys, law clerks, judges, paralegals, law students, and their teachers can all benefit from reading 'The Winning Brief'.